[TN-Bird] Re: Fish Crows and Common Crows ? ( Questions ) From, ShaneAdams
- From: John Devereux Joslin <jdjoslin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: mgreene@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 07:50:50 -0500
Besides the nasal "car," the Fish Crow's "unh-uh" call is quite distinctive.
It is often said to be a
very negative bird because he is always saying "NO" with this call that sounds
very much like a nasal
"unh-uh" (as in "No way, Jose").
Dev Joslin
Oak Ridge, TN
mgreene@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The only definite way is by voice. The Fish Crow's call is a very nasal
> sounding "car" as opposed the typical "cah" or "caw" of the American Crow.
> The Fish Crow also gives a diagnostic two-syllabled "uh-uh" call. Young
> American Crows also sometimes sound nasal but there is a definite
> difference in the two calls. With experience in comparing the two species
> together you can detect subtle differences in the wing cadence, size, etc.
> to the point where you can say "that is probably a Fish Crow" but the only
> safe way to separate the two species in the field is by voice. I'd
> recommend getting a recording (cassette or CD) with the two species on it.
> There are also probably some websites out there with sound bytes on them
> where you can compare the two species.
>
> Good birding (or crowing),
>
> Mark Greene
> Trenton, TN
>
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> "Shane"
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> How can I tell the difference between Fish Crows from the Common Crows
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> Shane Adams
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> Morristown,TN.
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