hooded crow
a European crow, Corvus corone cornix, having a gray body and black head, wings, and tail.
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In the same district the autumnal passage of the hooded crow is little if any less impressive.
Among the Birds in Northern Shires | Charles DixonThere is a kind of crow, which is seen in England in flocks, called the hooded crow.
Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom | Samuel Griswold GoodrichA hooded crow perched on the railing of the balcony and, apparently resenting his remarks, cawed defiantly at him.
The Elephant God | Gordon CasserlyAs the hooded crow is only a seasonable visitant, it is but little felt as a poacher.
Poachers and Poaching | John WatsonSpeaking of Ravens brings us of course to a passing notice of the hooded crow.
Among the Birds in Northern Shires | Charles Dixon
British Dictionary definitions for hooded crow
a subspecies of the carrion crow, Corvus corone cornix, that has a grey body and black head, wings, and tail: Also called (Scot): hoodie (ˈhʊdɪ), hoodie crow
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