The life of crows is very interesting and eventful, watching them is a pleasure. These birds are found in any forests. In addition, crows are common inhabitants of settlements. You can meet them in small villages, and even in big cities.
The most common gray crow. In terms of size, a crow is larger than a jackdaw or a rook, but, practically, it is half the size of a crow. The body of the gray crow is ash gray, and the head, wings, tail, beak, legs, front of the throat are blue-black. Crow nests are very similar to rooks. Usually they arrange them in the forks of a thick tree trunk, but sometimes the crow's nest can be seen in city parks or gardens. Some crows can nest even on the eaves of tall buildings.
Very often, children are interested in where crows live in winter. After observing these birds, scientists found out that crows make regular flights in spring and autumn. In autumn, they fly to more southern regions, and return in spring. So, for example, ravens from the Moscow region fly away to Kharkov or Kiev, and Arkhangelsk ravens settle in the Moscow region. Therefore, the crows that we meet in winter are not at all the ones that originally built their nests here and raised their chicks, but those that flew in from places with more severe frosts. However, only young crows fly. In the spring, the old ones fly away from human habitation, and in the winter they return again and join the flocks of newly arrived young crows and jackdaws.
In captivity, the crow is very easy to tame. This bird has a rather easy disposition, but loves to play pranks very much. She does it cunningly so that the owner does not notice. The crow is easily trained. She can be taught to speak not only words, but also small phrases. They feed her in captivity with porridge, meat, bread and other common products.
Despite the fact that crows have nests, answering the question of where crows sleep in winter can sometimes be very difficult. This is due to the fact that these birds very rarely spend the night in their native nest. In winter, they usually sleep on the branches of tall trees. However, places for this are chosen quieter, away from heavily lit places or busy roads. At other times of the year, crows fly to the forest or plantings for the night. Observing the crow, scientists found that if it is not disturbed, then every year it will visit the same tree for the night. Quite often, the roosting place can be very far from the place where the crow spends its time during the day.
In spring, the male and female build a nest together, in which they hatch chicks. Feed babies with a wide variety of foods. It can be mollusks, insects, lizards, fish, earthworms, frogs, mice, bird eggs and even chicks of other birds. Even when the mature chicks begin to fly (after five weeks), the parents continue to feed and care for them. After a certain time, when the chicks become completely independent, they join the flocks and return to their nesting places only to spend the night. In autumn, crows begin to fly to their wintering grounds. From their native places, they can fly at a distance of about two to two and a half thousand kilometers. The flight speed, at the same time, is reached fifty kilometers per hour, although in ordinary life the crow is quite sedate.
On the one hand, crows are beneficial because they exterminate harmful insects and pick up carrion. On the other hand, these birds cause quite significant damage to the fields, as they peck out grains from ears, peck at cucumbers and melons, and destroy the eggs of other birds.
The behavior of crows in their natural environment cannot be called imprudent, since they are very careful and observant. People who make some mistakes are often called a crow, but this does not at all correspond to the behavior of birds. Ravens are very good at understanding people. From whether a person can bring them benefit or harm, their attitude towards him depends. Let's say they flock to the place where they noticed a person carrying a trash can to the container. If they notice a child who threw stones or sticks at them, then the whole flock will immediately disappear. If crows have ever met a hunter, they will fly away from a man with a gun, while they are not at all afraid of a man with a stick.
In addition to caution, crows are distinguished by their passion for savings and frugality. They will never leave the leftover food. Usually they try to hide excess food in the place they have chosen so that they can return later for it. Moreover, they can remember this place for quite a long time. Passion for everything brilliant is developed in crows of any type. As soon as she sees some kind of shiny object or a candy wrapper, she begins to circle around him. She will observe the thing of interest to her until she can drag it away.
In conclusion of the article, it should be noted that the attitude towards human crows should be consistent with the role these birds play in the economy of the area in which they live. In case of great harm, many farmers try to get rid of them.
Scientists have found that the intelligence of these birds is the same as that of a four-year-old child.A lot of crows appear in cities in autumn. They fly here in whole flocks, and if you look at the sky, you will see that the flocks look like big black clouds. Why do crows flock to cities for the winter?
They arrive mainly only for collective overnight stays and feeding. They have more food here, and they are also safer in the cities, because in the wild, crows become easy prey for birds of prey, such as a large hawk or an ordinary owl. They mostly live in parks, squares and cemeteries. Here, in the cities, other corvids flock for the winter, the most common among which are the rook, jackdaw, raven, nutcracker, gray crow, jay and magpie. The rook dominates mainly, the jackdaw makes up to 30 percent, and the gray crow - up to two. Up to 90 thousand of them can gather at one overnight place! What is interesting: 30 years ago, rooks did not winter with us, but went to warmer climes. But the climate has changed, and the rooks no longer leave our latitudes for the winter.
Birds of the corvid family are omnivores. In summer, they can destroy other people's nests and eat eggs, kill chicks, which also go to food. But they can also attack small birds and even pigeons. This behavior is typical for crows and magpies. In addition, they enjoy eating seeds and plants.
These birds do not live as long as the famous myth tells. Raven lives to be 56–61 years old. Rook, gray crow live up to 30 years. They begin to nest in cities, where they feed and get used to living in close contact with people. Often the birds are no longer afraid of them. On the contrary, if they want to steal something, they fly very close. No wonder they say that "he stole like a magpie." They like to steal something from a person, then hide it. This is entertainment for them.
And it is true that corvids are among the most intelligent in the feathered kingdom. Especially crows and gray crows. Their intelligence is comparable to that of large parrots, primates, and even a 3-4 year old child! They can solve logical problems, play, share their experience with other birds. And they also understand that in order to get a grain from a nut, it should be split. Therefore, they break a nut on the asphalt or throw it under cars. And ravens, gray crows and magpies can be taught to speak. The fact that the birds are not afraid of stuffed animals in the gardens also testifies to the mind. After all, they understand that this is an inanimate being.
Birds of this family are considered city orderlies. One rook eats about 100 kilograms of pests in three summer months. However, in early spring, these birds can feed on planted seeds and sprouts of cereal plants, and this, of course, harms people.
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This pitch-black bird is familiar to each of us - both residents of rural settlements and townspeople. We are so used to the sight of these birds that we do not even notice them when we pass by. But more recently, ravens were treated with respect, they were even afraid of them! In medieval Europe, these birds were considered harbingers of bad events, upheavals, famine and death.
However, one should not assume that black birds were associated exclusively with negativity. In the old days, the raven was considered a symbol of wisdom, and the crow acted as a kind of "logo" of practical magic. By the way, these birds do have a very developed intellect. Scientists have found that their intellectual development is at the level of the abilities of a seven-year-old child.
There are many legends about ravens. Some of them predict unfortunate events and disasters, while other beliefs predict happiness, fame and long life. Do you want to understand the signs and signs of fate that the feathered neighbors on the planet are trying to convey to us?
If a crow attacked a person
In the old days, it was believed that if a crow attacked a person, then this was a sign of impending misfortune. It is necessary to prepare for serious changes in life, and they are unlikely to be positive. However, there is a way to avert possible trouble from yourself and your loved ones. To do this, you should visit the temple, put candles and order a prayer service for the health of yourself and your household.
It should be borne in mind that a crow attack can be considered as an omen only if it was not motivated by anything. If you provoked a bird (for example, you tried to raise a chick that fell out of the nest), then its aggression does not carry any mystical meaning.
What does the crowing of a crow mean
A lot of superstitions are also associated with the hoarse "voice" of birds. For example, if a crow croaks above your head, a sign tells you to get ready to receive long-awaited news. A whole flock of birds croaking loudly on the roof of the house portends a quick wedding. The crows “talking” to each other abruptly fell silent and flew away as if on command? This means that the weather will change soon - usually you should prepare for precipitation and cold weather.
You need to expect trouble if the crow croaks under the window for a long time and in the early morning. For a long time, people have noticed that in places where crows behave restlessly, various incidents occur. It can be fires, epidemics or famine. There was a sign that if corvids often circle and croak over a field, then this field belongs to a witch.
The raven perched on its head
It is believed that birds and some animals (in particular) are able to feel the disease. Based on this idea, a sign appeared that if a crow sat on its head, then this is a serious illness. Or worse, to death. But there is another, positive interpretation of signs. There is a version that the crow sits on the head only to exceptional people who are destined to become rich, influential and famous.
If you are alerted by the negative interpretation of the superstition about a crow sitting on its head, then know that the action of the omen can be “cancelled”. To do this, you should on the handle of the front door of your house. Each member of the family should do the same. To insure, you can read a prayer, but this is not necessary.
Meet a bird on the road
A crow sitting motionless on a stone warns that you will meet a dangerous fellow traveler on the road. If you see several birds sitting, then count them. An odd number of birds predicts a quarrel. Is the bird following you? In some countries there is a belief that this is to wealth!
A bad sign is a flock of birds flying out of the forest. Our ancestors noticed that soon after this comes a bad harvest, loss of livestock, famine. But even worse, if two flocks of crows flocked towards each other. In this case, it was necessary to prepare for an imminent war.
Corvids can point the traveler to a bad or dead place. If you are going to pitch a tent in the forest and notice that a crow is flying and croaking above you, then it is better to move the camp further away. Otherwise, you can get seriously ill or disappear without a trace. It is of interest that this belief is found not only in Slavic myths and legends, but also in the books of the mystic and anthropologist Carlos Castaneda. His teacher don Juan argued that the cawing crow never expresses agreement with the world, but warns of danger.
Meet a crow near the house
The black bird, which can be observed near the dwelling, carries bad news only if it can be seen every day. If a crow flies in and knocks on the window, then this indicates imminent changes in the house, as well as the possibility of a robbery or problems with the law. If she can often be seen on the roof, then the head of the house is in danger of ruin.
A flock of black birds circling over the dwelling indicates black witchcraft. Someone from the household became a victim of a witch or a strong sorcerer. This belief was reflected in the episode about the witch's funnel from the movie "Night Watch". If a raven builds a nest under your window, then you can not be afraid of the black book. The magical bird has decided to take you under its protection.
Most of the signs about crows and croaking have a negative meaning, but this bird is also able to predict pleasant events. In the old days, the weather was guessed by their behavior, the near future was determined by their croaking. If it happened to see a raven on the way, serious troubles were expected or, depending on the meaning of the belief, good news and events.
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Signs about a raven near the house
In the old days, the raven was considered the constant companions of black magicians. Meeting with this bird was an omen of failure, misfortune or death. They were feared and tried to be avoided, as they symbolized death, war, famine. In some countries, it was believed that crows have an exceptional instinct and do not bring trouble, but try to warn about them.
You should not attach importance to the signs described below if a crow croaked at you once. Perhaps she just wanted to communicate. Signs about this bird only work when repeated day after day. 
The crow sits against the sun on the roof of your house and looks exactly to the cardinal points - expect trouble. Usually these are problems with the law, theft or quarrels with important people. Any intermediate direction of the crow's gaze is unfavorable for pets. There is another version of this belief - your life is in danger because of pets.
If the crow sits on the roof of the house, the family is waiting for profit, treats and other pleasant events. For young people, this sign portends a love adventure, and for creative individuals, a chance to gain recognition from society. Wealth is also predicted by a crow sitting on a height - the roof of a temple (but not on a cross), a granary or other outbuilding, a sheaf of grass. A lot of crows sitting quietly on the roof - for an imminent wedding.
Crows cawing circling over your house - unfortunately. If a bird walks along the road near it - to theft. When many crows gather in front of the house in the morning and croak at it, this is a bad sign, possibly to death, and other unpleasant incidents.
and croaks - a bad sign, portending death in the family. Another sign had the same meaning: the bird beat against the window, flew near it and croaked. If an old sick person lives in the house, and a croaking crow sits on the roof, most likely he will die.
Signs about a crow met on the road
Crow follows the walker a person - to trouble, especially if she flies on right From him. A crow following the traveler or flying in front portends wealth.
To meet a bird sitting on a stone on the way - to a dangerous fellow traveler. Also, this sign warns of failure. An odd number of crows sit on the road - to anger, irritation, quarrel. If you walked through the forest and sang, meeting a crow, it is better to turn back. In the old days, they believed that this sign - to the appearance of a predatory beast.
- To see a raven sitting on a charred tree - to death.
- If a bird holds something in its beak, this is a warning about illness, theft, predatory animals.
Do not make a halt and do not put up a tent for croaking, choose another place, otherwise you will be in trouble.
If a crow sits on the churchyard, the roof of the church and croaks - this is in the villages and now they believe in it. It was believed that in one of the houses, to which the tail of the crow sitting on the cross is directed, someone will die. They also observed the tail of a bird sitting on a tombstone. It was sometimes said that if a crow croaks on a church cross, this is to the death of a priest.
A flock flying out of the forest portends difficult times, poor harvest, famine. In the past, if two wedges flew towards each other, people were preparing for war.
There are also good signs associated with ravens. To see two birds, one of which feeds the second - to pleasure and happiness. And if they croak at the same time, it promises you a love adventure. In the old days, two crows predicted a quick wedding.
Good and bad omens about crow croaking
Our ancestors believed that those who hear these ominous sounds from the nest and get scared will face great danger.
- If the bird croaks left and you are in the water - expect difficulties at work.
- Three crow cries were considered an omen of death.
The crow croaked first on the left and then on the right on the road - beware of thieves and take better care of your things. On the contrary - to wealth. If the bird croaked and flew in the opposite direction, something will interfere with your journey. croaking behind the back crow - to injury or the appearance of an enemy that you can handle, overhead- to problems.
Other signs about ravens
Seeing one bird at a wedding is a failure. In the old days, a lonely flying raven predicted bad events. Two crows at a wedding - to the luck and happiness of not only the young, but also the guests.
- In the past, it was believed that if a blind man was kind to these black birds, his sight could return.
- Marked a crow - do not be discouraged, this is for money.
They were afraid to kill black birds in the old days. They believed that the offender's pets would die. Also, murder could lead to death, ruin, trouble.
Weather signs
Birds and animals feel better changes in the weather, so for a long time forecasts were made according to their behavior.
Crows croak, looking at the water - to the rain. In the evening there are many birds near the water - there will be a storm.
- Croaking after thunder - to bad weather.
If you hear the continuous cries of the flock, then the weather will worsen. In summer it portends rain, in winter - severe frosts.
The first morning croak, an even number of times, promises clear weather. Odd - to the rain.
Crows flying towards sunrise - good weather. If in the morning a flock of birds sits and looks at the sun, the day will be clear.
Many crows flying in the air - to bad weather and strong winds. If they gather in a heap, there will be bad weather.
Even flocks of crows flying high in the sky are a sign. The presence of the image of a raven in many myths, tales, legends is explained by the amazingly high intelligence of the bird. Ravens sitting on the shoulders of Odin embodied universal wisdom. And although the behavioral reactions and culinary preferences of ravens provoked the emergence of associations associated with death, the birds themselves are unique.
Interesting Crow FactsRavens know how to make friends and love. They choose a couple for themselves for a long time. If someone from the population gets injured, then the comrades take care of him, feed him until he is fully recovered. These birds can even create tools: New Caledonian crows pick out beetles from under the bark of trees with the help of an impromptu “picker”. Ravens are individualists. Big packs are not for them. They are well tamed and show affection for the person who fed and raised them.
In one of the colleges in Seattle, an experiment was conducted, which consisted in the fact that several birds were caught and marked with paint, causing them only some discomfort, people in masks. The birds remembered the masked faces and methodically attacked everyone who was wearing masks. Moreover, the participants in the experiment were soon attacked by the whole flock! So the memory and observation skills and specific sociability of crows are unique.
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Crows are associated with many myths and beliefs.
There is a sign that if flocks of crows fly high, then clear sunny weather should be expected. Crows sitting on the ground in winter portend a thaw. A flock of crows perched on the lower branches of trees is true, indicating that precipitation and winds should be expected.
Our ancestors believed that to see a raven holding something in its beak is a clear sign, portending the threat of theft, loss of something.
If a raven silently jumps from branch to branch and in its beak something similar is not a piece of bread - this is for material profit and.
Another proven sign about birds is the idea that if a crow sat on the roof of a house, then a person endowed with magical abilities most likely lives in it.
