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Corvus ossifragus
on the grass on a farm not far from the Myakka River system. they are spreading inland to river systems! Thanks for the help.
Spotted on Aug 2, 2015
Submitted on Aug 12, 2015
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Joshua is also correct... Florida has two species of crows. Hard to distinguish them from just one photo alone. BUT here's some clues to help you figure it out:
1. Voice: American crows have that typical loud raucus "Caaaawwww!" that people are familiar with.
Fish crows have a more nasally "ank-ank".
2. Size-- hard to tell, but American Crows are bigger than the Fish.
3. Habitat: Fish crows are more frequently seen near bodies of water... lakes, springs, etc. than are American.
So, using those clues (voice is the easiest!), you can determine which is which. :) Happy sleuthing!
It might be a fish crow