Crow vs. Raven - What’s the Difference?
4. Special Features
All the crows and ravens presented have a unique trait – whether it’s a physical characteristic, a behavior, or a skill.
The jackdaw stands out because it has a notably round head. In contrast to the others, the hooded crow forms particularly large colonies. Sometimes they gather hundreds to thousands of birds to search for food.
The carrion crow is tricky - it can only be distinguished from the rook by its dark bill. And it differs from the common raven by its smaller body size and the absence of a "beard". What makes the hooded crow special is simple: its "gray coat".
Special Feature of the Jackdaw (Corvus monedula):
Round head, bright eyes
Special Feature of the Rook (Corvus frugilegus):
Light gray bill, no feathers at the base of the bill; forms large colonies
Special Feature of the Carrion Crow (Corvus corone):
Black bill, black feathers at the base of the bill
Special Feature of the American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos):
16-20 inches (40-50 cm)
Special Feature of the Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix):
Gray feathers that resemble a coat
Special Feature of the Common Raven (Corvus corax):
Long feathers on the throat (resemble a beard)
- Table of Contents
- 0. Introduction
- 1. Bill
- 2. Plumage
- 3. Size
- 4. Special Features
- 5. Summary
