Elle
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The rate of inbreeding among crows definitely surprises me, as crows are so intelligent they should be able to recognize who is related to them. Inbreeding poses the threat of inherited genetic conditions and health problems, shortened lifespans, weakness or failure to thrive.
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I have never seen a crow roost, and I would really love to find one. What’s the best way to go about looking for a crow roost?
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I have not seen a large foraging flock of crows, however I have definitely seen other birds form large flocks, most commonly starlings or grackles.
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I was surprised at the wing ID tags, which seemed large and very noticeable, and I wondered if the crows payed any attention to them. The longevity of the crows was also very interesting to learn, however most crows unfortunately won’t reach old age due to accidents.
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I’m very confident identifying crows from other black birds. I got all the questions right on the SnapID quizzes. Grackles, blackbirds, and cowbirds are all much smaller, have different beak shapes and wing shapes than crows. Ravens are a bit trickier to distinguish, but they are still distinct due to size, feathers, and beak shape.
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Crows do eat baby birds occasionally, but they are not the main predators to them. Snakes and squirrels are far more common predators to baby birds, and crows are on par with white-tailed deer, which are usually thought of as herbivores. Predation is a natural part of the ecosystem, and crows should not be demonized for it when they aren’t even main predators to baby birds. Crows also benefit the ecosystem by eating invasive pests such as Japanese beetles. I was very surprised to learn that there are no ravens at all in my state, and the last sighting of one was in 2007. However, I see American crows frequently. I have even seen them at my high school!
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