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DeepCrow
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Deep Crow (Corvus Altus)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Corvidae
Genus:	Corvus
Species:	C. Altus Linnaeus, 1758

The Deep Crow is a species of the genus Corvus. Descending from modestly sized crows, the Deep Crow ranges drastically in size depending on their age. Truly ancient Deep Crows can reach rather large sizes and require larger roosts in which to make their residence. Because of their availability and large, spacious interiors, Deep Crows tend to prefer abandoned human structures such as Power Domes and silos.

Deep Crows tend to be indigenous to the North American subcontinent, although their initial descendants have been traced to Asiatic roots and often Sub-Saharan Africa. Other corvids tend to show a distinct fear for Deep Crows; a roost of them will often be devoid of other similar animals.

Mating Behavior and Human Interaction

The mating behavior of the Deep Crow has been well documented, if not often observed. During this ritualistic ceremony, they are most sensitive to human interaction and interference. Deep Crows have often been known to lash out at intruding humans, often going so far as to wreak havoc upon an intruder's property. Especially in agrarian locales, farmers and ranchers have been known to find entire herds of animals dead or injured with characteristic signs of Deep Crow attacks. It is unknown if this is an act of revenge, per se, but scientific consensus tends to indicate that a Deep Crow is a very territorial creature and the attacking of animals and property is simply a defensive reaction.

See also

• Corvidae
• Scarecrows

External links

• Frequently Asked Questions About Crows
• Crow (BirdHouses101.com)
• crows.net: The Language & Culture of Crows