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Carrion crow
Scientific name: Corvus corone
The all-black carrion crow is a mostly solitary bird and does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. Unlike the rook, it has a black bill and bare legs. It can be seen almost everywhere.
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Statistics
Length: 47cm Wingspan: 98cm Weight: 510g Average Lifespan: 4 yearsConservation status
Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015).