The Large-billed Crow is a black crow of Asian forests and city parks, recognizable by its heavy bill and domed forehead. It is not established as a wild bird in the United States. It is also called the Jungle Crow.
Appearance
Appearance
Glossy black all over with a purple sheen, about 18–23 in (46–59 cm) long. The large, strongly curved bill is the best field mark; females are a bit smaller than males.
Voice
Usually a loud, repeated caw, but it also makes a wide variety of other calls.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Forests
City parks
Villages and farmland
Coasts
Range
This crow lives across much of Asia, from the Himalayan region to East and Southeast Asia. It is not established in the United States.
Seasonal presence
Mostly a year-round resident within its range.
Behavior
Diet
Eats almost anything, alive or dead, plant or animal: fruit, nuts, insects, eggs, small animals, and human food waste.
Life cycle
Nest
It builds a stick nest high in a tree.
Clutch size
In Japan, usually 4–5 eggs.
Name and classification
About the name
This species has about a dozen regional , among them the Japanese Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos japonensis) of Japan and the Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos culminatus) and Eastern Jungle Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos levaillantii) of South and Southeast Asia.