American Crow Nestling
Corvus brachyrhynchos (nestling)
An American Crow nestling remains in the nest but is larger, darker, and increasingly covered with pin feathers and growing black plumage. It begs loudly, stretches its wings, and competes with siblings for food brought by attentive parents. Its diet is broad even at this stage, including insects, carrion pieces, grains, fruit, and human food scraps softened or torn up by adults. A notable fact is that nestlings begin exercising their wings before they can fly, building strength for fledging.
- Type
- Cry
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- American Crow Hatchling
- American Crow Nestling
- American Crow Fledgling
- American Crow