# Hooded crow (*Corvus cornix*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The hooded crow (Corvus cornix) is a bird in the family Corvidae and the order Passeriformes, placed in the subgroup of songbirds and other perching birds. It falls in the small size class, with an adult body mass from 512 to 577 g (representative value 544.5 g) and a wingspan of 98 cm. It lays one clutch per year with a clutch size of 4.5 eggs, and the eggs are incubated for 19 days. Sexual maturity comes at 2.5 to 3.0 years of age, and its lifespan is 16.8 years, with values up to 19.17 years reported.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 512 g – 577 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Wingspan | 98 cm |
| Lifespan | 16.8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 19.2 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Egg incubation | 19 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 4 – 4.5 |
| Age at maturity | 2.49 years – 3 years |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1 |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Passeriformes
- family: Corvidae
- genus: Corvus
- species: *Corvus cornix* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Corone cinerea*, *Corone cornix*, *Corvus cinerea*, *Corvus cinereus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the hooded crow?

The hooded crow is a bird in the family Corvidae and the order Passeriformes. It belongs to the subgroup of songbirds and other perching birds.

### How much does a hooded crow weigh?

An adult hooded crow weighs from 512 to 577 g, with a representative value of 544.5 g. This places it in the small size class.

### What is the wingspan of a hooded crow?

The hooded crow has a wingspan of 98 cm.

### How long does a hooded crow live?

The hooded crow has a lifespan of 16.8 years, with values up to 19.17 years reported.

### How many eggs does a hooded crow lay?

The hooded crow lays a clutch of 4.5 eggs, with one clutch per year. The eggs are incubated for 19 days.

### When does a hooded crow reach sexual maturity?

The hooded crow reaches sexual maturity at 2.5 to 3.0 years of age, with a representative value of 2.7 years.

### Who named the hooded crow?

The hooded crow, Corvus cornix, was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

## Sources

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- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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