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New Caledonian Crow

New Caledonian Crow

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The New Caledonian Crow is a medium-sized, all-black crow endemic to New Caledonia, famous globally for its extraordinary tool-making and tool-using abilities. It is considered one of the most intelligent animals.
Where to spot
Endemic to the main island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia, inhabiting various forest types from primary rainforest to degraded woodlands and coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for this all-black crow in forested areas. Its presence might be indicated by its distinct calls. To observe tool-use, patience is key, focusing on areas where they forage for grubs in deadwood or crevices.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during daylight hours. Observing tool-use requires patience and understanding of their foraging behavior.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Corvus moneduloides 212163768.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Corvus moneduloides 212163787.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Corvus moneduloides 212163787 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Corvus moneduloides 40425936.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Corvus moneduloides map.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These crows are renowned for their sophisticated tool-use, including fashioning hooks from twigs and selecting tools of specific lengths, a behavior rarely observed outside of primates.
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