The Wet Woodland Bird Survey
Carrion Crow Corvus corone
Appearance | A large, familiar all-black bird, with a heavy black bill. Size: 45-49cm tall |
Voice | Loud kraa-kraa. |
Habitat | Towns, heaths, estuaries and woods. |
Food | Carrion, birds, eggs, insects, worms and grain. |
Breeding Habits | 4-6 eggs in a cup-like nest near the top of a tree. Incubation takes
18-20 days and fledging takes 4-5 weeks. 1 brood per year; March-May. |
Location in Wet Woodland | This bird was only heard once flying over the wet woodland. It may well breed in woodland nearby. |