The Pied Crow is a corvid widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
It is easily recognizable by its characteristic black and white plumage and by its great ability to adapt to different environments, including urban areas and areas close to human activity.
15-20 years
350-500 gr
40-45 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
It builds its nests mainly in trees, where the female usually lays between 3 and 6 eggs. Both parents participate in feeding and caring for the chicks.
It is an intelligent, curious, and highly adaptable bird. It can live in pairs or small groups and is notable for its ability to utilize different resources and adapt to environments modified by humans.
It is currently a widely distributed species and is not considered globally threatened. However, it can be affected locally by habitat loss, pollution, and pesticide use, as well as other changes in its environment.
It is omnivorous and opportunistic. Its diet includes insects, small animals, eggs, fruits, seeds, and food scraps, easily adapting to the resources available in each environment.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
