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When to see Pied Crow in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Pied Crow are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Pied Crow's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Pied Crow in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Pied Crow.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Pied Crow have actually been seen recently.
About the Pied Crow
The pied crow is a highly adaptable African crow recognised by its glossy black plumage contrasting with a white patch across the neck and upper breast. It occurs in an exceptionally wide range of habitats, including savanna, woodland, farmland, towns and cities. It is an intelligent and opportunistic omnivore, feeding on insects, fruit, seeds, small animals, eggs, carrion and human food. Pied crows are commonly seen singly, in pairs or in groups and are well adapted to living around people.
How to identify the Pied Crow
Large black-and-white crow with a black head, chest, wings and tail contrasting with a white neck, breast and upper back. The bill is strong and black, and the tail is relatively long.
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