About the Samar Crow
The Samar crow, formerly known as the small crow, is a passerine bird in the genus Corvus of the family Corvidae. It is endemic to the islands of Samar and Mindanao in the Philippines. It had not been recorded in Mindanao since the 1980s until it was photographed in Davao Oriental in 2026. Its natural habitats are primary tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. It has been assessed as endangered species in 2026 with an estimated population of just 1,000 to 2,500 mature individuals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus samarensis |
| Species Codes | slbcro6, SBCR, SACR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Samar Crow belong to?
The Samar Crow (Corvus samarensis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Samar Crow?
The Samar crow, formerly known as the small crow, is a passerine bird in the genus Corvus of the family Corvidae. It is endemic to the islands of Samar and Mindanao in the Philippines. It had not been recorded in Mindanao since the 1980s until it was photographed in Davao Oriental in 2026. Its natur...
Where can I report a Samar Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of Samar Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbcro6, or on iNaturalist.
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