OF THE BIRDS MENTIONED 193 
raven. The name Crow is probably from the cry. (Sax., 
craw; German: Krdke; Lat., crocio; Gr.,. krazo, to 
croak. Corone, Gr. koronos, curved, referring probably 
to the beak). A large entirely black bird, undis- 
tinguishable at a distance from the rook, but differs 
in having short stiff hairs at base of beak. Found: 
Widely distributed in isolated wooded places, away 
from human habitations. Fond of the same spot 
for roosting and nesting. Frequents also banks of 
rivers, canals, etc., and the sea shore. Habits: Solitary 
or with a mate (they pair for life). Feed sometimes 
with rooks and jackdaws. Occasionally two or three 
pairs will nest near each other, never in communities 
like rooks. Very wary, and difficult of approach. 
Flight: Undistinguishable from the rook’s. Not mi- 
gratory. Length: 18 inches (about). Note: a harsh 
‘cor,’ ‘kor,’ or ‘corah,’ ‘korah.’ Compare the Latin 
name corvus. Food: Carrion (whence name), dead fish, 
crabs, mussels, etc., and will kill and devour small 
birds and animals of all kinds. Also robs birds’ eggs. 
Will probably also eat anything edible. Plumage : (See 
above) all black and somewhat lustrous. Male and 
female: Alike. Nest: Inspring. Sztuated : Half-way 
or higher up tall trees (elms, etc.), and generally against 
the main trunk). Shape: Like a bowl, open, the bowl 
being about 8 inches across and 6 inches deep, the whole 
structure about 18 inches to 2 feet high. Solid and 
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