American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Status:

Very common naturalized species. Endemic crow exterminated by early colonists. Two crows introduced in 1838 from Nova Scotia. Now a pest bird which causes damage to crops and affects breeding success of local birds such as Longtails.

Local Habitat:

Found throughout Bermuda in small groups.

Habits:

Nests in dense thickets from April, laying three eggs.

Commonly Seen:

Large roost on Town Hill, Smiths Parish