Among 10,000+ bird species in the world, more than 900 bird species have ever been recorded in North America. Surprisingly, there are only two completely black birds, American crows and common ravens, out there in the United States. This may lead you to wonder, “Why are crows black?” Most probably, American crows carry the highest…

Hearing birds mimicking the speech of humans is fascinating. There are a few talking birds in the avian world. Budgerigars, parrots, parakeets, and blue-fronted amazons are significant. Among them, parrots can talk and mimic human voices pretty flawlessly. Now, this may lead you to wonder, can crows talk like parrots? Yes, crows can talk in…

When talking about crows, Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds” might come to your mind. Did you know crows can travel up to 80 kilometers to form communal night roosts? A night roost may consist of a hundred, a thousand, or even 100,000 crows (once recorded in Danville, Illinois). Now, the question is, where do crows…

Have you ever watched a little sparrow attack a crow to protect its territory? This often occurs in nature, particularly when smaller birds get death threats from large predators. Maybe, you’ve seen something similar between crows and large predators like eagles. So, do crows attack eagles? The short answer is yes. A murder of crows…

When it comes to making a list of the most intelligent birds in the world, crows must be one of them. These highly intelligent birds can remember people and other animals who are mean to them. They hold grudges and wait for the opportunity. Now, the question is, do crows attack dogs? A murder of…

One of the largest birds, crows are quite aggressive and quarrelsome with other birds and even humans. These birds of prey can remember faces for up to 2 years and hold grudges. If you piss them off, they will attack you once they get an opportunity. Now, a question might be lingering in your mind,…

In the morning, you wake up and clearly hear endless cawing and swirling. Many crows gather around your house. This is definitely an unusual thing because it doesn’t happen every day. Does this mean a sign, a message, or something that you never think about? So, what does it mean when crows gather around your…

Crows are one of the most intelligent birds in the world. We all read the story ‘The Thirsty Crow’ that justifies how smart crows are. Regardless of their intelligence and smartness, they’re very social and caring. Even they can mourn over their dead ones. So, why are crows associated with death? Many people consider crows…

You may have heard crows calling during the day. But, have you ever experienced their cawing at midnight? Their harsh calls during nighttime are frightening. Some people believe that there will be death or bad luck, while others relate the sounds to good luck and harmony. Now, a question might arise in your mind, “Are…