House Crow

A slender, blackish medium-sized crow with a long bill. The grayish nape and sides form a paler collar that contrasts with the glossy black body. Primarily a scavenger, feeding on leftover rubbish from humans. Found in a wide range of habitats mostly around human habitation. Their call is a loud and harsh “kaa kaa kaa.”

House crows in Sri Lanka live in urban areas, such as cities and towns, and near human settlements. They are also found in farmlands, forest edges, sea ports, mangroves, and shorelines.

The house crow in Sri Lanka is an omnivorous scavenger that eats a wide variety of food, including fruits, grains, nuts, insects, and small animals. They are also known to eat garbage, carrion, and eggs.