Crows

Sierra, Brenna, Malichi

Habitat

A crows habitat has a wide variety of places.

They are found just about anywhere in the

world. The crows habitat is woods, meadows,

marshes, fields, farms, pastures, woodlots,

towns and cities. They do not survive in extreme

cold and extreme warm environments.

Suited to Their Environment

They have the ability to adapt to many

habitats and food sources. Crows live in

environments where it is very common to have

a change of weather. Crows are used to four

seasons a year and just one season a year.

Crows have evolved to be able to live in hot

and cold environments.

Characteristics

Crows have human characteristics. Crows are

curious, observant, sociable, cooperative,

resourceful, intelligent, etc. These

characteristics help them fit into their niche

because they know how to find food, water,

stay away from prey, build a nest, etc.

Evolution

Crows evolved in Asia from the corvid stock. Crows are members of the corvid family. There are five to six species which are almost identical to the crow in Australia.

What is the Crow's future? Is it Extinct Due to Climate Change?

No, climate change will not have a large

impact on the crow. Although the cold weather

may be hard for the crows at first, they can

adjust easily. They have the ability to adapt to

many habitats and food sources.

During the fall and winter they may gather in

very large roosts near a source of food. The

only way that crows have had a rapid decrease

in their population was when they would be

persecuted by humans; which is no longer legal

in the U.S.

What Future Adaptations Will Save It?

Crows are not close to extinction. Owls and

hawks eat crows. A future adaptation that will

help crows will be to blend in easier to hide

from prey.

Diet

Crow are omnivores, so they mostly eat animals, insects, and plant life. Crows have a big variety of insects. These insects include locust, grasshoppers, beetles, spiders, and crickets. They even sometimes go after bigger creatures such as amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals. The easiest prey for a crow are caterpillars, scallops, earthworms, mussels, and clams. Another common food for a crow is road kill and waste.

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