A large, black corvid species native to Eurasia, characterized by a distinctive bare gray-white skin around the base of its beak, known for its highly social and intelligent behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Widespread across Europe and parts of Asia, preferring open agricultural landscapes, grasslands, woodland edges, and urban parklands with scattered trees for nesting and foraging
Ecological Role
Critical ecosystem engineers through seed dispersal, pest control, and nutrient cycling; significant agricultural interactions by consuming crop-damaging insects and seeds
Morphology
SKIN COATPredominantly glossy black plumage with slight blue-purple iridescent sheen, bare grayish-white facial skin around beak base
LIMBS WINGSStrong, black feathered wings with broad flight capabilities, adapted for long-distance movement and aerial maneuverability
HEAD SENSORYPowerful curved beak, highly developed visual and auditory perception, complex vocalization capabilities
BODY STRUCTURELarge passerine bird, approximately 45-47 cm in length, weighing 280-340 grams, with a robust build and distinctive silhouette
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Hobbyfotowiki
