Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Carrion Crow

Ladakhi name:

tsanak

Scientific name:

Corvus corone

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Corvidae

fun facts:

The Carrion Crow is a resident in Ladakh and breeds here. Males and Females look the same.

It can be spotted along open cultivations, barren slopes and cultivations up to 4600 m. 

Species recently split between Carrion Crow and Hooded Crow. They like all habitats, but like at least few trees.

Bird Club Contributor:

Tsewang Dorjey Daya, Khardong