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American Crow
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(Corvus brachyrhynchos)
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Family: Crows and Ravens
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Top Products From BirdStoppers To Repel Crows:
Ultrason X: First-ever ultrasonic repeller for exteriors
Super BirdXPeller PRO: Programmable species-specific bird repeller
BirdXPeller PRO: Programmable Species-Specific Bird Repeller
BirdShield: Biodegradable Food-Grade Spray Repellent for Crops
BirdNet: Seals Entries and Blocks Access to Convenient Roosts
ScareCrow: Motion Activated Sprinkler Pest and Animal Repeller
Polycarbonate SPIKES Needle Strips: Eliminate Roosting Surfaces
Terror Eyes: "Moving Eye" Holographic Repeller
Irri-Tape: Holographic iridescent distraction foil to drive away birds
Stainless Steel SPIKES Needle Strips: Eliminates Roosting Surfaces
Description:
Large black bird with stout bill and fan-shaped tail in flight. Iridescent violet gloss on body tends toward bluish on wings. There are two main species of Crows, the large common crow found across North America and the smaller fish crow found in the Southeast. Crows are well known for their intelligence. They are social birds and the flock is in constant communication making hunting or capture of the bird very difficult.
Damage:
Crows are frequently a big agricultural pest bird due to their fondness for corn and other farm crops, but they are a minor urban pest compared to the pigeon, starling or house sparrow. These birds can overwhelm trees, creating a lot of noise and harassing people and animals in the vicinity which can be a nuisance to the suburban resident. Furthermore, like any pest bird, dropping buildup can lead to structural damage from the uric acid while also posing a health risk due to the harborage of disease.
How To Control Infestations:
It is possible to drive away large flocks of Crows and other blackbirds with audio-visual scare devices such as the BirdXPeller Pro or Ultrason X unit combined with visual scare devices like Terror Eyes holographic balloon and Irri-Tape iridescent foil. To maximize effectiveness, hang visual products in trees before beginning an aural campaign. They can be kept off ledges using Bird Spikes or Bird-Shield biodegradable food spray. BirdNet will exclude crows completely from most areas. See our complete list above of recommended audio and visual deterrent methods that can be effective against crows.
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Call:
Loud call of caw-caw with several variations.
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FAST FACTS
Height/Weight:
18” - 21” / 15 oz. - 22 oz.
Life Span:
6-7 years in wild; > 20 in captivity
Flight Speed:
25-32 mph
Food:
Scavenger, eats almost anything: insects, snakes, dead animals, human food scraps, eggs, & garbage
Habitat:
Tall trees and buildings 20 - 100' up
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