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It is a glossy jet black crow with a heavy bill and deep and hoarse 'caw'. The sexes are alike. It is chiefly a bird of country side. It is associated with vultures to feed on carrion. It is an omnivorous bird and it is highly destructive to eggs and chicks of other birds including domestic poultry. The nesting occurs from December to April. In peninsular India; March to May in North India, Northeast Indian and Myanmar. The nests are slightly larger than in the care of house crow.

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