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Crows
are some of the most conspicuous and best known of all
birds. They're intelligent, wary and adapt well to human
activity. As with most other wildlife species, crows
are considered to have "good" points and "bad" ones
-- value judgements made strictly by humans. They're
found in all 50 states and parts of Canada and Mexico.
A common adult crow weighs about 20 ounces; its body
length is 15-18 inches and its wings span up to three
feet. Both males and females are black from their beaks
to the tips of their tails. Their feathers are iridescent,
flashing highlights of blue, green and purple. Albinism
occurs, producing pure or partial white coloration.
The scientific species name brachyrhynchos means "short
beak;" actually, the crow's beak is fairly large, 2-1/2
inches long and quite sturdy, but short compared to
that of the closely-related raven..
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