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Corvus splendens
| Family Name: | Corvidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | House Crow |
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Description
| Description | Overall black with greyish on neck and breast. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Frequents human environments, where it scavenges for garbage and edible leftovers. |
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| Habitats | Urban |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | In 1903, it was introduced in Selangor to combat insect pests in coffee plantations but is now regarded as a pest. |
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Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Strange, S. & Jeyarajasingam, A. 1993. Birds: A photographic guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing (S'pore) Pte Ltd. 258pp |
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