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Birdsong field guide

Brown-headed Crow

Corvus fuscicapillus

A large, heavy-billed forest crow endemic to Indonesia, distinguished by its subtle brownish-black head and deep, arched beak.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, nasal, and somewhat grating 'waa-waa' or 'uk-uk' notes, often shorter than other regional crows.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses an unusually massive, high-arched bill that is significantly deeper than most other species in the genus Corvus.
Juveniles are born with striking pale blue irises that transition to a dark brown as the bird matures.
The species is notably shy and reclusive, preferring to stay within the dense canopy rather than open or urban areas.
It is typically observed foraging in pairs or small family groups rather than forming large communal flocks.
Two distinct subspecies are recognized: C. f. fuscicapillus of the Raja Ampat Islands and C. f. meeki of the Aru Islands.

Habitat

Primary lowland tropical rainforests, hill forests, and occasionally mangrove swamps.

Range

Endemic to Eastern Indonesia, specifically the Raja Ampat Islands, Aru Islands, and western New Guinea.

Similar & commonly confused birds

American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos Australian RavenCorvus coronoides Banggai CrowCorvus unicolor Bismarck CrowCorvus insularis Bougainville CrowCorvus meeki Brown-necked RavenCorvus ruficollis Cape CrowCorvus capensis Carrion CrowCorvus corone

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