House Crow

Corvus splendens

Malay name: Gagak Rumah · Chinese name: 家鸦

Family: Crows, Jays, and Magpies · Status: Very common introduced resident · Size: 40–43 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Breeds from northwestern India through southwestern Thailand.

Identification

Blackish plumage with greyish collar consisting of nape, mantle, neck and breast.

Habitat

Widespread, including urban areas, gardens, scrubland, mangroves.

Behaviour

Noisy, roosts communally in large numbers.