American Crow Watching in Oregon

The American Crow is common throughout most of the United States, and many live in Oregon all year round. All black and usually between 16 and 21 inches long, these birds are known for their distinctive cawing call. They can live in a wide variety of habitats, and often spend part of the day in one and the rest of the day in another, so understanding their movements is a key to finding them.As adaptable as their habitats are, the same is true for their diets, as the American Crow is famously omnivorous. They eat grains and seeds in fields, often in very large numbers, but can also eat insects, small animals, and even garbage. They are more likely to be eating pet food from your backyard than seeds from a bird feeding station.

Habitats for American Crows

American Crows live all over most of Oregon, though fewer in the eastern desert areas. They only need a high perch, such as trees or telephone poles, and a source of food. They often live near residential areas if food is available outside, but also in farming areas where grain is available. They are commonly found in the Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge among other places in the area, and they are one of the species that actively breed in Oregon.

Best seasons to see American Crows in Oregon

The American Crow lives in Oregon and throughout the region all year round. In summer you are more likely to find them near farms, and in winter they often roost in enormous numbers for protection.

American Crows in Oregon summary

Typical habitat: Any kind of high perch
Seasons: All year round
Abundance: Quite common in most of the state

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