American Crow

COMMON NAME: American Crow

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Corvus brachyrhynchos

DESCRIPTION: The common crow is one of the most intelligent birds. Its complex vocal chords can vary their "caw-caw" sound to express warning, threat, taunting and cheer. They have also been known to sound out words when taught. They are charcoal black and 17-21" in length.

    --from California Living Museum, http://www.calmzoo.org