Bird Academy—Welcome to the Hidden Life of the American Crow

Anything but Common: The Hidden Life of the American Crow
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"After thousands of hours, and several decades of studying crows, I am still learning new things all the time. This common black bird, that few of us pay much attention to, is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood on the planet. I am excited to share with you what our research has revealed about the rich natural history, captivating behavior, and creative genius of crows. Once you uncover the hidden lives of these birds, you will never consider crows 'common' again."
—Dr. Kevin McGowan, Course Instructor

Learn all about the remarkable lives of crows, in Bird Academy’s latest online course. Taught by world-renowned crow biologist Dr. Kevin McGowan, who has worked with a banded population for decades, this course will give you an inside look into what makes them so compelling—from their complex social lives to their impressive problem-solving skills.

Inside the Course
Learn what our research team has uncovered about the secret lives of crows.
Confidently distinguish between crows and ravens using our identification tips.
Explore the rich family lives and surprising social networks of crows.
Get an insider's perspective on what we know about crow intelligence.

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Thumbnail Photo Credit: Brad Imhoff / Macaulay Library



Credits:
Narrator: Kevin McGowan
Producer and Editor: Domenick Zerilli of Dom Z. Productions
Media:
Kevin McGowan research and crows on compost, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
American Crow Vocalization, DOTV/Pond5
American Crow, Jay McGowan/Macaulay Library 483494
American Crow Southern Migration, DOTV/Pond5
Pair Of Crows, DembinskyPhotoAssociates/ Pond5
Crows On Tree At Sunset, fotospirale/Pond5
American Crows Foraging, Timothy Barksdale/Macaulay Library 408623
American Crow Perched, Jay McGowan/Macaulay Library 472842
American Crow foraging, Timothy Barksdale/Macaulay Library 408304
American Crow Preening, Timothy Barksdale/Macaulay Library 440872