List of Birds of Hispaniola - Crows, Jays, Ravens and Magpies

Crows, Jays, Ravens and Magpies

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Corvidae

The Corvidae family includes crows, ravens, jays, choughs, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, and ground jays. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show high levels of learning behavior.

  • Hispaniolan Palm Crow Corvus palmarum (E)
  • White-necked Crow Corvus leucognaphalus (E)

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