Fish Crow
Fish Crow
Adult
- Averages slightly smaller than American Crow
- Solid black overall
- Relatively short legs
- Stout bill
- © Beth Graham, NJ, Woodstown, May 2010
Fish Crow
Adult
- Stocky and short-legged crow
- Solid black overall
- Stout bill
- Best identified by voice
- © Larry Meade, VA, Huntley Meadows, February 2006
Fish Crow
Adult
- Stocky and short-legged
- Solid black overall
- Stout bill
- © Laura Erickson, FL, August 2005
Fish Crow
Adult
- Stocky, short-legged crow
- Slightly smaller than American Crow
- Black overall
- © Laura Erickson, FL, August 2005
Similar Species
Adult
- Nearly identical to Fish Crow
- Slightly larger and longer-legged than Fish Crow
- Best distinguished by voice
- © Kevin J. McGowan, Tompkins Co, NY, October 2008
Adult
- Much larger and stockier than Fish Crow
- Thicker, heavier bill
- Shaggy feathers on throat
- Large wedge-shaped tail
- © Chug Von Rospach, CA, April 2007
Adult male
- Much more slender and elongated than Fish Crow
- Glossy purple sheen on adult male
- Glowing yellow or white eye
- Wedge-shaped tail
- © Byard Miller, AL, November 2007
Breeding adult
- Much smaller than Fish Crow
- Irridescent purples and greens on head and breast
- Pointed, bright yellow bill
- Pink legs
- © Sam Wilson, Scottsdale, AZ, April 2008