Cape Crow
Corvus capensis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Corvidae
Cape Crow.
C
Corvus capensis
Category
birds
Family
Corvidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 553 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cape crow in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, understorey foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 20%; other plant material 20%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%; carrion 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.