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Corvids response to fluctuating abundance of resources in tundra ecosystems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Aim Despite the numerous studies on corvids’ behaviour, their dynamics in different ecosystems is unknown. Ravens and hooded crows are opportunistic generalists acting as both predators and scavengers.
Kebir, Zina Asnah
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Crow (Corvus spp.) meat: research possibilities to determine nutritional quality and health risks

open access: yesNutrimentum et Curae
There is very limited (if any) literature on the potential use of corvids, specifically crows, as game meat. Despite the worldwide presence of corvids (including crows), especially in urban and other anthropogenic settings, a negative perception of this ...
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
doaj   +1 more source

Interspecies differences in the cognitive abilities of corvids [PDF]

open access: yes
Birds from the family Corvidae are considered to be intelligent birds. Many species from this family are subjects of experiments that study their cognitive abilities.
Myslivečková, Lucie
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Liberty for Corvids [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
We argue that at least some corvids morally ought to be granted a right to bodily liberty in the US legal system and relevantly similar systems. This right would grant immunity to frivolous captivity and extermination.
Simmons, Scott   +2 more
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Corrigendum: “I am Wolf, I Rule!” - Attributing intentions to animals in human-wildlife interactions

open access: yesFrontiers in Conservation Science, 2022
Uta Maria Jürgens, Uta Maria Jürgens
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Corvids congregate to breeding colonies of a burrow-nesting seabird

open access: yes, 2016
Corvids congregate to breeding colonies of a burrow-nesting ...
P Dann (13282560)   +3 more
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Capturing Crows for the Protection of Threatened and Endangered Shorebird Species

open access: yesWildlife Society Bulletin, 2018
Corvids are highly intelligent and capable of thriving in anthropogenic ecosystems. American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) regularly depredate threatened and endangered avian species.
Brian T. Leo, Steven J. Manley
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Eagles and vultures are exposed to high levels of lead in Canada

open access: yesFACETS
Raptors and corvids accidentally ingest spent lead ammunition while scavenging on remains of hunted game, resulting in acute and chronic toxicological effects.
J. Chételat   +24 more
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Startling ravens Corvus corax at foraging: differences in anti‐predator behaviour can be explained by age rather than personality

open access: yesJournal of Avian Biology
When individuals of the same population do not respond uniformly to the same situation, they might experience divergent fitness outcomes, such as different survival rates when facing danger.
Janina Anna Elisabeth Weißenborn   +3 more
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Inter‐ and intra‐individual variation in the feather coloration of American crows

open access: yesJournal of Avian Biology
Avian feathers are remarkably diverse in both form and function. Coloration is among the most studied feature of feathers, but we know relatively little about melanin‐based black coloration.
Jessica L. Yorzinski, Anne B. Clark
doaj   +1 more source

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