Virtually identical to American Crow, from which it is best separated by voice. Predominantly coastal, this is a small, all-black crow with stout, black bill and slightly rounded tail. Slightly smaller than typical American, but note that coastal populations of American Crows along the Oregon and Washington coasts are as small or smaller.

Length: 41 (cm) Wingspan: 86 (cm)

Voice:

Khaa, khaa, like American but lower pitched, more nasal, slightly faster. Adjacent populations of American Crow sound virtually identical to Northwesterns.

Habitat:

Associated with tidal flats and tide pools, along with forested shorelines, dumps, and towns.

Behavior:

Frequently stores food (usually during low tide) to consume later. Forages on the ground. Breaks shelled foods by dropping on hard surfaces. Flocks outside of breeding season.

Feeding:

Diet consists of invertebrates, fish, amphibians, snakes, small mammals, bird eggs and nestlings, fruit, seeds, and carrion.