A highly intelligent, black and white corvid species with a distinctive long tail, widely distributed across Eurasia, known for complex social behaviors and remarkable cognitive capabilities.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse landscapes including woodlands, farmlands, urban parks, suburban areas, and forest edges across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, adapting well to human-modified environments
Ecological Role
Key seed disperser, predator control, scavenger in ecosystems; contributes to biodiversity maintenance and plays significant role in food web dynamics
Morphology
SKIN COATIridescent black feathers with white shoulder patches, wing coverts, and belly; glossy, metallic sheen in direct sunlight
LIMBS WINGSStrong, adapted wings for agile flight, long graduated tail for precise aerial maneuvers, robust legs for ground movement
HEAD SENSORYLarge, rounded head with sharp black beak, keen binocular vision, and advanced cognitive processing capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized bird, approximately 45-50 cm in length, wingspan 52-65 cm, body mass 200-250 grams, with striking black and white plumage pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: H. Zell
