In the dappled light of a winter woodland, the carrion crow stands sentinel—ever watchful, ever aware. With its jet-black plumage and calculating gaze, this bird is more than meets the eye. Highly intelligent and remarkably adaptable, the crow is known to solve complex problems, use tools, and even recognize individual human faces.
Unlike its slightly smaller cousin, the hooded crow, this Corvus corone favors a cloak of pure black, absorbing the forest’s quiet like a shadow come to life. Here, it surveys the terrain from its perch, calculating its next move with a mind sharpened by survival.
Corvus corone
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/800 | f/6.3 | ISO5000