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hooded crow

Warsaw, Poland

I found this young hooded crow in the grass, close to the several tall trees. I was getting closer and closer and suddenly I had to repel a spoiling air attack of the parents. Quite an experience :)

Young Hooded crow, sometimes called Hoodiecrow. Also known locally as Scotch Crow, Danish Crow, and Grey Crow, Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix). It is so similar in morphology and habits to the Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) that for many years they were considered to be merely geographical races of one species. However, since 2002, the Hooded Crow has been elevated to full species status after closer observation; the hybridisation was less than expected and hybrids had decreased vigour.


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Tom Munson12-Jun-2009 23:04
Outstanding close-up of this interesting bird. Well done!
Jola Dziubinska12-Jun-2009 23:01
Brilliant shot and I love the blue eye :)
CM Kwan12-Jun-2009 22:42
Great found! This picture is really outstanding! V
laine12-Jun-2009 21:24
A beautiful eye...well done !!
J. Scott Coile12-Jun-2009 19:26
Excellent detail and color.
Cindi Smith12-Jun-2009 18:32
Got dive bombed, huh? Yeah, when they hit you in the back of the head it isn't fun! Great details and capture and worth the attack!;)
Johnny JAG12-Jun-2009 15:51
It has a face only it's mother could love!
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jun-2009 15:36
Great shot with these sharp details. Interesting info. too and one more image to make me want to get the Tamron 180. "V"
zyziza12-Jun-2009 15:06
Wonderful little one! Great adventure! V
Gerard Koehl12-Jun-2009 14:18
Excellent portrait... V
Vince12-Jun-2009 13:01
Fantastic image. Tack sharp and great info. Vote.