Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
A completely black crow with a powerful bill and a hoarse “caw.” It’s both a scavenger and a predator of small animals or eggs. Around Lihou, Carrion Crows may patrol the shoreline, searching for shellfish, crabs, or any washed-up morsels.
- Habitat: Almost everywhere—coast, farmland, woodland, towns.
- When to See: Year-round
- Diet / Food: Omnivorous—carrion, insects, shellfish, eggs, seeds.
- Length: 44–51 cm