What does the House Crow eat?

The House Crow's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivorous; primarily carrion, household refuse, insects, small vertebrates (lizards, rodents, nestlings), eggs, fruit, seeds, nectar. Highly opportunistic.

How it forages

Highly opportunistic scavenger, consuming a wide variety of food items found near human activity. Forages on the ground, in trees, and around refuse dumps. Also preys on eggs and young birds, insects, and small reptiles.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Most active during daylight hours, especially morning and late afternoon.

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