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House Crow TAS 800p Mesh

Common name:

House Crow

Ladakhi name:

Gyagari Phorog

Scientific name:

Corvus splendens

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Corvidae

fun facts:

Truly an Indian Crow, it is always found in association with humans. Occasional sightings up to 4240 m at military bases in Ladakh.

It is a summer visitor to Ladakh.

The sexes look the same.

Bird Club Contributor:

Tashi Angchuk Stanba, Thiksey