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  Crow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jackdaw-, crow- and raven-sized forms seem to have existed since long ago and crows were regularly hunted by humans up to the Iron Age, documenting the evolution of the modern taxa.
Crows, and especially ravens, often feature in legends or mythology as portents or harbingers of doom or death, because of their dark plumage, unnerving calls, and tendency to eat carrion.
In mythology and folklore as a whole, crows tend to be symbolic more of the spiritual aspect of death, or the transition of the spirit into the afterlife, whereas ravens tend more often to be associated with the negative (physical) aspect of death.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crow   (1614 words)

  
 House Crow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a common Asian bird native to India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Maldives and Laccadive Islands, South West Thailand and coastal southern Iran.
It is associated with human settlements in all of its range, from small villages to large cities.
It is between the Jackdaw and the Carrion Crow in size (40 cm in length) but is relatively slimmer than either.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/House_Crow   (335 words)

  
 Crows and Ravens
The bases of the feathers of the crows are white, while those of the ravens are grey, although this characteristic is perhaps only of benefit if birds are held in the hand or if discarded feathers are found.
Crows and ravens are found throughout Australia, in all habitat types, with the exception of the more arid areas of Western Australia.
One concern with the possible establishment of the House Crow in Australia, is its record as a pest of crops.
www.amonline.net.au /factsheets/crows_ravens.htm   (1083 words)

  
 Charliesbirdblog: House Crows
The crow was introduced to Malaysia as a biocontrol agent of rhino beetles in oil palm estates.It affects agricultural productivity by stripping fruit trees in orchards and decimating grain crops, eating chicks of domestic poultry, and has even been known to peck out the eyes of sheep and pigs.
The House Crow is not an indigenous bird of Singapore.
Although there are relatively large numbers of house crows in the Metro area (and further afield), it is still possible to control their numbers effectively, although at this stage total eradication would be preferred.
www.charliesbirdblog.com /~charlie/housecrows/housecrows.html   (704 words)

  
 The History of the Crow Barbee House
There is some evidence to indicate that Crow built the central portion in 1780 since the construction of the stone walls, Cherry beams and Walnut woodwork and doors is nearly identical to the craftsmanship in the stone cottage.
In 1899, the Adams family bought the house and grounds, with its farm acreage to be used for agricultural purposes.
In addition, because of the 200 plus years of historical significance of the property, the house and grounds are once again open to the public for educational projects and study.
www.oldcrowinn.com /history.htm   (868 words)

  
 Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia : House crow (Corvus splendens)
House Crows are fl in colour with a whitish-grey to milky-white band around the neck, breast and upper back which is variable in size.
House Crows are reasonably large birds, from 42 - 44 cm in length and weighing from 252 - 362 g (approximately 10 cm smaller than the Australian Raven).
The House Crow breeds from March to December in India, and from April to June in Malaysia.
www.agric.wa.gov.au /pls/portal30/docs/FOLDER/IKMP/PW/VP/BIRD/HOUSECROW.HTM   (637 words)

  
 Alarm sounds after house crow nesting success
House Crows, fl with grey necks, are smaller than Carrion Crows, which are native in Europe, but have comparatively bigger bills which they use for killing prey.
House Crows already established in Egypt stowed away on warships passing through the Suez Canal while return from the Gulf War.
House Crows do not normally migrate - they are in Europe, the Middle East and East Africa through taking rides on ships or occasional deliberate human introductions.
website.lineone.net /~bunwin/killer_crows.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Pat Crow: ZoomInfo Business People Information
Crow said the importance of the roof should not be forgotten, since, before it was installed, rain used to pour into the building.
Crow said the rehabilitation and restoration of the retail spaces on the first floor, now the home of Sip's and Paragraph's Bookstore, should also be remembered as major advances.
Crow said this will generate a significant amount of the matching funds needed for the project, and said passage of the lodging tax spurred fund-raising and helped the WDC raise about $61,000 in contributions.
www.zoominfo.com /people/crow_pat_40545417.aspx   (1122 words)

  
 Sheryl Crow - PopMatters Concert Review
Crow's set list was partial to material from her new album, with a lesser, but even mix of songs from her previous three.
Crow switched between electric, acoustic, and bass guitar throughout the night as members of her versatile band deftly rotated to fill in the gaps.
The intimate, sold out House of Blues was, in fact, a unique venue to catch Crow, especially on her own with no opening band (having most recently toured through Chicago as the headliner of a festival event).
www.popmatters.com /music/concerts/c/crow-sheryl-020919.shtml   (1223 words)

  
 HOUSE CROW
Their breeding season is January to September, varying in different parts of the House Crow’s native and introduced range.
House Crows are solitary nesters, but as they defend only a small nesting territory, there may be 3 or 4 nests in a large tree or, where trees are in short supply, on a building or pylon.
Within their native range, House Crow broods may be parasitised by the Koel Eudynamys scolopacea, a common species of cuckoo.
homepage.ntlworld.com /colin.ryall/biology.03.htm   (253 words)

  
 New Caledonian Crow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New Caledonian Crow (Corvus moneduloides) is a moderately sized crow (40 cm in length) similar in size to the House Crow but less slender looking.
It is one of a small group of animals now accepted in scientific study to be not only a tool-user, but a tool-maker.
The New Caledonian Crow is also the only non-human species currently known to spontaneously make tools out of materials it does not encounter in the wild.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Caledonian_Crow   (360 words)

  
 India - News - Crowing Over A Pest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Two types of crows make their home in Sri Lanka, the Black or Jungle Crow and the House Crow, with the latter being responsible for the growth spurt.
The House Crow's predatory habits, attacking as it does small animals like cats and eating the eggs of other birds, could pose a big environmental threat in coming years, warns SEE.
Crow Island has been urbanized in the last few years with blocks of middle class housing sending the birds flying to other hospitable nooks.
www3.estart.com /india/news/crowinginlanka.html   (339 words)

  
 The Revered, Reviled Crow Clan - National Zoo| FONZ
It seems the house crow is a strong candidate for the title of the dandelion of corvids.
American crows soon became important indicators of the mosquito-borne virus because crow die-offs occurred as the birds were exposed to the new pathogen.
Crows are not suspected to have brought the virus, since North American corvids do not migrate across the Atlantic.
nationalzoo.si.edu /Publications/ZooGoer/2001/3/reviledcrowclan.cfm   (3028 words)

  
 Staniel Cay Vacation Rentals house - Crow's Nest - 18 acres, 1600' of beach, 360-degree spectacular views
Crow's Nest, situated atop the highest point of this sunny Bahamian island, features spectacular views in all directions: sunsets over the harbor, sunrises over the ocean, myriad cays and inlets up Pipe Creek to the north, and a long white sandy beach to the south.
On its 18 acres and 1,400 feet of ocean beachfront, Crow's Nest is at the beginning of a beautiful peninsula.
Crow's Nest is a spacious contemporary cottage with 2,500 square feet of living space.
www.a1vacations.com /Bahamas/vacation-house-Staniel-Cay/p217838.htm   (606 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Crow washes hands of voyeur Internet site
Crow, a Republican from Palm Harbor who has a private law practice in Tarpon Springs, said Monday that he will not have anything to do with ucanwatch.com, a company for which he is listed as the registered agent in state corporate records.
Crow, now in his fourth term in the House, also said he does not want to represent ucanwatch.com because of his position as a state legislator.
Crow's House district stretches from Pinellas Park to the southern part of Tarpon Springs, including parts of Largo, Clearwater, Dunedin and Palm Harbor.
www.sptimes.com /News/020701/NorthPinellas/Crow_washes_hands_of_.shtml   (773 words)

  
 Hopi Indian Legends - The Crow and the Hawk
The Crow was thinking during the night about her visit at her friend's house, and about the good food that she was promised.
The Hawk, remembering the food that he had received at the Crow's house, and which he had not relished, only cooked the skins and intestines of the rabbits, preparing a food of these for his friend.
They talked all day together, and then in the evening the Crow returned to her house and she is still living there, hatching her young, while the Hawk is still living at the same place, where he also hatches his broods.
www.indianlegend.com /hopi/hopi_004.htm   (596 words)

  
 About Crow's Nest
A large brick house, “Crow’s Nest,” was built on a high ridge that paralleled Potomac Creek.
The Crow's Nest Peninsula consists of 3,500 acres of unfragmented mature hardwood/old growth forest and is the finest remaining example in the mid-Atlantic coastal plain.
Crow’s Nest is an entirely forested peninsula that is five miles long and averages two miles wide.
www.savecrowsnest.org /about_crow's_nest.htm   (1599 words)

  
 Birds
The female manages to lay its egg in the crow's nest and the young koel often pushes the fledging crow overhead.
Although not as quick and bright as the house crow, it is physical stronger, and responsible for destroying of our smaller birds.
About the size of jungle crow, it hovers in the air to take aim at a morsel on the ground and then parachutes down with wings held up at an angle to land on its prey.
members.rediff.com /cool_sinha/sinha/birds.htm   (396 words)

  
 Schmidt-Burnham Log House
Research indicates that the Schmidt-Burnham log house is the oldest log structure in Cook County and that it was most likely built in 1837 by Alexander McDaniel, one of the first settlers in the area.
The log house was officially donated to the Society in spring, 2003, when the house was moved to Crow Island Woods, just west of Crow Island School, on land generously provided by the Winnetka Park District.
The landmark Crow Island School, designed by Eliel Saarinen in conjunction with Perkins, Wheeler and Will in 1939 has been a powerful influence on school design worldwide and is an ideal educational neighbor.
www.winnetkahistory.org /log_house.htm   (573 words)

  
 Common Crow - Corvus splendens - House Crow - Kawwa - PASSERIFORMES - Haryana Birds - North India - Birding
House Crow (Corvus splendens), also called Common Crow, is a very common breeding resident.
With the alarming decline of vulture population in Haryana, the House Crows have largely taken over their role as scavengers.
But the increase in the Crow population is having an adverse affect on other bird species.
www.haryana-online.com /Fauna/Birds/common_crow.htm   (129 words)

  
 Crow moves away presented in Thoughts section
This fable of the crow moving is used to reflect ones who do not know how to solve problems the right way, therefore lead to the still presence of the problem.
Since the crow seemed so tired from flying, she couldn’t hold back her curiosity.
Crow, it seems as if you have some urgent matter to take care of.
www.newsfinder.org /site/more/crow_moves_away   (494 words)

  
 Article: Know Your Crow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
My few reference books at the time told me that the House Crow had been living with human communities since time immemorial, but that the Jungle Crow was a rare forest bird that had only recently begun to be seen in areas of dense human settlement.
The Jungle Crow is now so well established as an urban resident that modern bird books have stopped calling it by its old name, preferring the rather less elegant name of Large-Billed Crow.
So, within the space of probably just a hundred years, the Jungle Crow transformed from a shy jungle bird to a savvy urban resident, and you can see for yourself that it is doing just fine.
www.un-bd.org /unwa/HomePage/Publications/womun-vol27/0210/p08_crow.htm   (341 words)

  
 Biography
The bandstand at the Hickory House was in the center of a large oval bar, with a pyramid of liquor bottles at each end.
While I was at the Hickory House, Irv Manning sold me the lovely old French bass that I have carried all over the world, and still play today.
Gerry Mulligan asked me to join his sextet for a tour of Europe in late 1955, and I continued to be associated with Mulligan in quartets, sextets and his Concert Jazz Band through 1965, with a brief return to the Marian McPartland Trio during1957.
www.billcrowbass.com /biography2.htm   (729 words)

  
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Whenever I wanted to leave the house, the crow would strike me. I was forced to be on the run constantly," Badash related.
He said that he is unable to sit in his garden as the crow lurks there waiting to attack.
The mayor, who confirmed he had witnessed the crow attacking Badash, said that according to the city's veterinarians "this is a common phenomenon that lasts for a week or two and then disappears.
www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3250100,00.html   (359 words)

  
 It's Ahwa-what-kee?
It has been widely circulated that Ahwatukee is Crow for "house of dreams." Like much Arizona lore, that appears to be bunk.
The second owner, Helen Brinton,bought it in the mid-1930s, and the ACS report said she is credited with calling the house "Ahwatukee" as a translation of the original name.
The main house was torn down in 1975 and Slawson, the caretaker, died in 1976, according to the ACS report.
www.azcentral.com /community/ahwatukee/articles/0110ar-name10Z14.html   (891 words)

  
 HOUSE CROW
Mimicry of a crow chick by an Asian koel Eudynamys scolopacea as a defence against attack by house crows Corvus splendens.
Notes on ecology and behaviour of House Crows at Hoek van Holland.
The pest status of the Indian House Crow Corvus splendens in Mombasa and a survey of its expansion of range in coastal Kenya; In: L. Bennun (Ed).
homepage.ntlworld.com /colin.ryall/publication.03.htm   (155 words)

  
 Greene & Greene Collection, S.S. Crow House (Pasadena, Calif.). Grounds: NODATE
"The design for the Crow house is also identified with Edward S. Crocker, who purchased the house in January of 1911 and who has often been identified as the initial client.
The records are clear, however, that Henry Greene designed the beautifull bungalow for Dr. Crow..." -- from Greene and Greene, architecture as a fine art, by Randell L. Makinson, Salt Lake City, 1977, p.
S.S. Crow house (Pasadena, Calif.) Geographic Names: 1.
www.columbia.edu /cu/lweb/eresources/archives/avery/greene/html/subs/NYDA89-F566.html   (471 words)

  
 Bird Ecology Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore): Attacks of the House Crows
Now, I've been dive bombed by crows before, but this is the first time I'm been hit full force by one.
Retreating to a safe distance, I tried to spot the nest (which I presumed the silly crows were defending) in the trees.
Well, its guardians were attacking passers-by initially - at least my attempts to catch the grounded crow made the crows concentrate their attacks on me, sparing the passing people.
besgroup.blogspot.com /2006/04/attacks-of-house-crows.html   (648 words)

  
 Random House | Books | Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
Crow Lake is that rare find, a first novel so quietly assured, so emotionally pitch perfect, you know from the opening page that this is the real thing–a literary experience in which to lose yourself, by an author of immense talent.
In this universal drama of family love and misunderstandings, of resentments harbored and driven underground, Lawson ratchets up the tension with heartbreaking humor and consummate control, continually overturning one’s expectations right to the very end.
Tragic, funny, unforgettable, Crow Lake is a quiet tour de force that will catapult Mary Lawson to the forefront of fiction writers today.
www.randomhouse.com /catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385337632   (269 words)

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