carrion crow
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refers to a specific species of crow that feeds on carrion
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- A lone carrion crow perched on the ancient oak tree.
- A large, black bird perched on the fence; it was a carrion crow.
- The carrion crow is known for its intelligence and adaptability.
- The carrion crow is known for its intelligence and resourcefulness.
- A flock of carrion crows circled overhead, their calls echoing in the quiet valley.
- We observed a pair of carrion crows building a nest high in the pine tree.
- Ornithologists can distinguish a carrion crow from a rook by its thicker beak.
- In European folklore, the carrion crow is often associated with bad omens.
- In old folklore, the carrion crow was often seen as an omen of death.
- It's easy to mistake a rook for a carrion crow if you don't look at the beak.
- We watched a carrion crow cleverly opening a nut on the pavement.
- The harsh caw of a lone carrion crow echoed across the empty field.
- The call of a carrion crow is a harsh, guttural 'caw'.
- The scientific name for the carrion crow is *Corvus corone*.
- Yesterday, I saw a carrion crow scavenging by the roadside.
- A scavenging carrion crow hopped along the roadside.
- Is that a raven or a carrion crow? It's hard to tell from this distance.
- These birds are highly adaptable, and carrion crows can be found in both urban and rural areas.
- The carrion crow's glossy black feathers shimmered in the sunlight.
- The documentary showed a carrion crow cleverly using tools to get food.