- Wildlife
- Birds
- Crows and shrikes
- Hooded Crow
Jonathan Osborne
About
Once thought to be the same species, the Hooded Crow replaces the Carrion Crow in north Scotland, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. In areas where the two species overlap, hybridisation can occur with individuals showing mixed plumage. Like Carrion Crows, Hooded Crows feed on carrion, invertebrates and grain, as well as stealing eggs from other birds' nests. They are more sociable than Carrion Crows, and may be seen feeding in groups. Breeding populations are joined by winter visitors from Scandinavia.
How to identify
Unmistakeable: Hooded Crows are grey, with a black head, tail and wings.
Where to find it
Found in north-west Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, will move South at winter
Habitats
When to find it
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
How can people help
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