carrion crow

American  

noun

1. a European crow, Corvus corone, that feeds on carrion.

2. black vulture.

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carrion crow British  

noun

1. a common predatory and scavenging European crow, Corvus corone, similar to the rook but having a pure black bill See also hooded crow

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Etymology

Origin of carrion crow

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Jiří Hřebíček created an artistic image of a carrion crow by using a long shutter speed while moving his camera on purpose.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

To the west, the skies belong to the carrion crow.

From Nature • Jun. 19, 2014

Since his labor-peace dove was discovered to be an old black carrion crow, John L. Lewis has scarcely raised his eyes from the pavement.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the fast-decaying 20th century, one art form has flourished like a carrion crow.

From Time Magazine Archive

The weather-cock was a carrion crow, with an arrow in its beak to point to the wind.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White