17-21" (43-53 cm). Black overall with stubby bill and legs; tail squared and slightly fan-shaped.
Similar Species- Northwestern Crow, Common and Chihuahuan ravens
A slightly descending caw.
Breeds across portions of Canada, south to northern Baja California, Texas, Gulf Coast, and southern Florida. Winters from southern Canada, south throughout breeding range.
Found in open and partly- open country (primarily in humid situations), including agricultural lands, suburban areas, orchards, and tidal flats. Restricted mostly to riparian forests and adjacent areas in arid regions. Generally avoids dense coniferous forests and deserts.
Eats various small vertebrates, invertebrates, carrion, grain, and fruits.
Builds cup-shaped nest in tree, occasionally in shrub. May form small breeding colonies and roost communally in winter. Forages on ground. May cooperatively forage and cache food.
Both sexes incubate 3- 7 eggs (usually 4-6), for about 18 days. Young are tended by both parents, and first fly at 4-5 wk. Females produce 1 or 2 broods annually. yearlings may help dominant pair breed.
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