Corvids

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Smaller cousin of the raven, but no slouch in the brains department — crows use tools, hold grudges, and pass knowledge down through generations. If one seems like it’s plotting, it probably is. Found year-round across nearly all of North America, from city parks to farmland. Often in loud family groups, sometimes in winter roosts of thousands. Modeled range · iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 Wikipedia | eBird | iNaturalist | Range map

📍 Twin Peaks, San Francisco Common Raven (Corvus corax) One of the smartest birds on the continent — ravens solve puzzles, remember human faces, and seem to enjoy flying for the fun of it. Bigger and shaggier than a crow, with a heavier bill and a deep croak instead of a caw. Year-round residents all over San Francisco, and the high, windy lookout at Twin Peaks is classic raven territory — they’ll ride the updrafts off the hill for hours. ...