Murkrow look-alikes
Corvus Pokemonis
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Common Raven
Corvus corax
Key differences
Murkrow is significantly smaller than the Common Raven. Ravens have a much heavier bill, a shaggy throat plumage, and a wedge-shaped tail (vs. Murkrow's slightly forked tail). Ravens also have a deeper, more resonant 'cronk' call compared to Murkrow's harsher caws.
Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
Key differences
Carrion Crows lack the distinctive crest and bright red eyes of Murkrow. Their plumage is a duller black without the strong iridescence. Carrion Crows are also generally larger and have a more uniform, less spiky head profile.
Rook
Corvus frugilegus
Key differences
Rooks are distinguished by their pale, bare patch of skin at the base of the bill (in adults), which Murkrow lacks. Rooks also have a more domed head and a less prominent crest. Their calls are typically higher-pitched and more nasal than Murkrow's.
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