About the Brown-headed Crow
The brown-headed crow is a passerine bird of the genus Corvus in the family Corvidae. Endemic to Indonesia, it has a fragmented distribution in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It is threatened by habitat destruction and the IUCN has rated it as being "Least Concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus fuscicapillus |
| Species Codes | brhcro1, BHCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Crow belong to?
The Brown-headed Crow (Corvus fuscicapillus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Crow?
The brown-headed crow is a passerine bird of the genus Corvus in the family Corvidae. Endemic to Indonesia, it has a fragmented distribution in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It is threatened by habitat destruction and the IUCN has rated it ...
Where can I report a Brown-headed Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhcro1, or on iNaturalist.
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