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Corvus crassirostris
Large and massive black corvid, roughly the same size as Common Raven or even larger, of some 60 to 70 cm in length, with a white round patch on nape. It sports an enormous and massive arched black bill with a tiny white tip.
Endemic to Abyssinian highlands, it lives in mountainous areas and forests; reportedly often seen near human habitations - but during my three-year stay in Ethiopia, and consecutive visits, this was my unique (photographed) encounter with the species. Seen in wooded area near Awasa town, close to Awasa lake.
As said above, this species is slightly larger than a Common Raven - as such, it earns the title of the biggest world passerine bird... (I havo no idea where did I pick up this info...)
Spotted on May 14, 2002
Submitted on Feb 12, 2018
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