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Little Crow
- Scientific name
- Corvus bennetti
- Family
- Corvidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Square
Where it came from
The Little Crow, scientifically recognized as Corvus bennetti, was formally described by the ornithologist Alfred John North in 1901. It is a member of the corvid family native to the arid and semi-arid regions of central and western Australia. Its distinct appearance is characterized by its relatively smaller size compared to other Australian ravens, featuring broad wings and a notably square-shaped tail, which helps observers distinguish it from its larger relatives during flight.
The species evolved to thrive in harsh, desert environments, and its presence is deeply woven into the ecology of the Australian outback. Unlike some of its more urban-adapted cousins, the Little Crow is rarely seen in major coastal cities, preferring open scrubland and pastoral districts. It is widely regarded by ornithologists for its intelligence and social structure, which mirror the complex behaviors found across the wider Corvus genus.
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