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House CrowAlternative name: "Indian House Crow", "Colombo Crow" Size: 43 cm |
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Taxonomy, classification |
See House Crow
at Wikipedia 
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Sightings |
House Crows are one of the most common species along the north coast of Oman. Seen on a daily basis in many different locations and in large numbers, these birds are well-adapted to the presence of humans (and other creatures) around them.
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Photos |
Do you want your fur cleaned? Rent-a-Crow! House Crow picking
insects off a goat's fur
Lateral view of a House Crow
Dorsal view of a House Crow
This is how a House Crow holds an object while pecking away
House Crow seen literally swooping an Indian Roller off its perch
House Crow checking the water temperature...
...next some splashing, dipping in the bill...
...a bit deeper...
...until it all feels good and comfy...
...afterwards try to shake off some water...
...but take-off is still such a drag with wet feathers!
House Crow in flight
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Nest |
Empty House Crow's nest
Here a House Crow near its nest, which is still under construction
This House Crow nest has three chicks in it
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Behaviour |
The House Crow shown below is not drinking, but is in fact rinsing something edible it had brought along. Once it was clean, it was ready for consumption.
House Crow rinsing food
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Food |
We have seen House Crows take both plant material (flowers, fruit) and small animals (such as e.g. parasites they pick off goats), see photos below.
This House Crow has found something to eat
Another House Crow with a potential meal
We clean heads as well...
