hooded crow

American  

noun

1. a European crow, Corvus corone cornix, having a gray body and black head, wings, and tail.

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hooded crow British  

noun

1. Also called (Scot): hoodie.   hoodie crow.  a subspecies of the carrion crow, Corvus corone cornix, that has a grey body and black head, wings, and tail

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Etymology

Origin of hooded crow

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

The pope wished everyone his customary “good lunch,” and a sea gull, aided by a hooded crow, obliged.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2018

To the east, the hooded crow rules the roost.

From Nature • Jun. 19, 2014

The attackers — a hooded crow, which was mostly silver with black head and wings, and a yellow-legged gull — are opportunistic feeders that eat almost anything.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2014

As well might a hooded crow try to match a peregrine that swooped to snatch away the dove from beneath its claws.

From Red Eve by Haggard, Henry Rider

A hooded crow perched on the railing of the balcony and, apparently resenting his remarks, cawed defiantly at him.

From The Elephant God by Casserly, Gordon