Palm Crow
A species of Crows Scientific name : Corvus palmarum Genus : Crows
Palm Crow, A species of Crows
Botanical name: Corvus palmarum
Genus: Crows
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The palm crow (Corvus palmarum) is a relatively small corvid that occurs mostly on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). It was formerly quite frequent on Cuba, but has become severely reduced in number there.
Size
38 cm
Feeding Habits
Palm Crow primarily eats invertebrates, including beetles, caterpillars, and cicadas, supplemented by snails, small vertebrates, and fruits. Renowned for opportunistic foraging, palm Crow exhibits adaptable feeding behaviors and preferences, optimizing its diet across diverse food sources.
Habitat
The palm Crow is typically found in diverse habitat types including both highland and lowland areas. In high elevations, they are associated with pine forests where pines coexist with scatterings of hardwoods and areas of agricultural development, particularly on steep terrains. Meanwhile, lowland habitats of the palm Crow consist of swampy forests, dry plains, cultivated fields with palm trees, and wooded ravines. They inhabit broad regions with a variation from dry to moist environments and are often linked to palm presence within these ecosystems.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Crows Species
Palm Crow