How to identify
The Hooded Crow is closely related to the Carrion Crow, which until recently was regarded as the same species. In areas where the two species overlap, there may be some interbreeding with hybrids showing a mixed grey and black body plumage. Like Carrion Crows, Hooded Crows also feed on dead animals. Unlike crows, they can be more sociable in the feeding habits and groups of them may be seen together in fields. Corvids: how to identify the crow familyMany of the UK’s most common corvids – members of the crow family – sport all-black plumage, which can make identification a bit of a headache. But once you know what to look for, there are easy ways to tell the difference. And it’s worth making the effort, because what they lack in colour corvids definitely make up for in brain power – they’re some of the smartest animals on the planet and their entertaining antics are fascinating to watch!
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