Sinaloa crow
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| Corvus sinaloae |
The Sinaloan Crow (Corvus sinaloae) is physically identical to the Tamaulipas Crow (Corvus imparatus) with which it is probably very closely related except that the tail is very slightly longer. It has the same silky plumage that is very glossy with black bill, legs and feet.
It occours on the Pacific coastal slope from Sonora in the north to Coloma on the south and therefore covers a much larger area of land than it's eastern relative. It inhabits coastal regions where it will forage on the seashore, semi-desert, open woodlands, river banks and hills up to 300 metres or more.It is very common about coastal towns and villages.
Food is taken both on the ground and in trees. On the seashore it can be found turning over objects to find it's food and it will take a wide range of invertebrates such as small shellfish, crabs, and insects. Fruits of many types are also taken and eggs and nestlings are also on the menu when opportunity arises.
Often, this bird will nest in a thorny tree or a tall Coconut Palm where it's nest is said to be similar to the American Crow though smaller.
The voice is different to the Tamaulipas Crow in that it is quite clear and is described as a ceow.
Other names: It has been know as the Mexican Crow (as has the Tamaulipas Crow).