The Fish Crow is a smaller relative of the American Crow found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where it scavenges at beaches and raids colonial waterbird nests. It is nearly identical to the American Crow and best distinguished by its distinctly nasal, two-noted 'uh-uh' call. It has been expanding inland along rivers and increasingly into urban areas.
Best time to see a Fish Crow
The best time to see a Fish Crow is January–May, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,411 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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