Birds
File:Corvus albus -Etosha National Park, Namibia-8.jpg

Pied Crow

Pied Crow

95
1 week ago
Spotted
The Pied Crow is a striking and widespread corvid found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is easily recognized by its contrasting black and white plumage, with a black head, wings, and tail, and a white chest and collar.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, including open country, savannas, agricultural areas, and urban environments. Often found near human settlements.
How to spot
Its distinctive black and white pattern makes it unmistakable. Look for it in open landscapes, often perched on poles, trees, or buildings. Listen for its varied, often harsh calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day. Commonly observed perched conspicuously or foraging on the ground in open areas.
File:Corvus albus -Etosha National Park, Namibia-8.jpg
File:Cuervo pío (Corvus albus), Sossusvlei, Namibia, 2018-08-06, DD 007.jpg
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) (46574963411).jpg
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) (54297986127).jpg
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) RWD.jpg
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) RWD2.jpg
File:Pied crow (Corvus albus) 2.jpg
File:Pied crow (Corvus albus) in flight composite.jpg
File:Corvus albus -Etosha National Park, Namibia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cuervo pío (Corvus albus), Sossusvlei, Namibia, 2018-08-06, DD 007.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) (46574963411).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) (54297986127).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) RWD.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Crow (Corvus albus) RWD2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied crow (Corvus albus) 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied crow (Corvus albus) in flight composite.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These highly intelligent and opportunistic birds often gather at carrion and refuse dumps, playing a significant ecological role as scavengers in African landscapes.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
15 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
1 week ago

Monthly observations

2 observations
Loading...
Oskar Bakker
Oskar Bakker
1 year ago
Pied Crow
Garden Route District Municipality, West...
Spotted Pied Crow
Spotted Pied Crow
+20
Lifer
Login to like
jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
3 months ago
Pied Crow
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality,...
Spotted Pied Crow
Spotted Pied Crow
+20
Lifer
Login to like
1

Also interesting

File:Cyanocorax beecheii close up 03.jpg
100

Purplish-backed Jay

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Corvus hawaiiensis.JPG
100

Hawaiian Crow

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Corvus enca.jpg
100

Sunda Crow

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Large-spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga multipunctata) (28146902733).jpg
100

Kashmir Nutcracker

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Corvus bennetti 01 - Christopher Watson.jpg
100

Little Crow

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:DendrocittaOccipitalisKeulemans.jpg
100

Sumatran Treepie

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:White-bellied Treepie-Dendrocitta leucogastra-2.jpg
100

White-bellied Treepie

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
Kauw
10

Eurasian Jackdaw

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Black-throated Jay (Cyanolyca pumilo) 2.jpg
100

Black-throated Jay

Crows, Jays, and Magpies
File:Aphelocoma wollweberi, Arizona P1020293.jpg
100

Mexican Jay

Crows, Jays, and Magpies