RE: A Mimic I've Been Waiting For...

Hershberger, Wilbur (WHershbe@afrs.ars.usda.gov)
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 10:48:12 -0500


Yes, Fish crows can be very far from water.  There is a flock of 40+-
that can be found at the Wal-Mart shopping center just outside of
Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV.  They are several miles from the
Shennandoah river.  It appears that they are attracted by dumpsters that
service fast food restaurants.  There is also a behavioral difference
that should be noted.  American crow lower their head and pump/rock
while calling.  I have never observed Fish crows engaging in this
behavior while calling.
Has anyone actually seen Fish crows doing this posturing while calling?
Conversely, has anyone seen American crows calling while sitting up
right?
Thanks in advance,
Wil Hershberger
WHershbe@afrs.ars.usda.gov