7 Fakta Menarik tentang Burung Gagak, Si Burung Setia yang Kawin Sekali Seumur Hidup

"7 Interesting Facts about Crows, The Loyal Birds that Mate for Life"

<b>1. Burung Gagak Hidup Hampir Dimana-mana</b>

1. Crows Live Almost Everywhere

There are about 48 species of crows and ravens in the world that live on every continent except Antarctica. The range of American crows includes all of southern Canada, 48 lower parts of the United States, and northern Mexico. The common crow is the most widely distributed species of the Corvidae family.

It lives in most of the Northern Hemisphere from the southern Arctic to Central America, North Africa, and Central Asia. Crows have a very large population and can adapt to various habitats. As a result, they are considered the "Least Concerned" species in terms of conservation. Crows will be with us long after many other species become extinct.

<b>2. Gagak Itu Besar, Hitam, dan Cantik</b><br>

2. The crow is big, black, and beautiful.

Raven is included in the Corvidae family, along with crows, magpies, and jays. They look similar to crows but are not the same. Common ravens (corvus corax) are much larger: the size of a red-tailed hawk with a wingspan of up to 5 feet (1.5 m).

The following is the translation of the provided 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The American crow is more similar in size to a dove. Its wingspan can reach a maximum of 3.3 feet (1 m). Crows are sturdy birds with long legs and straight beaks. Their feathers, beaks, legs, and feet are all black in color. The feathers on their upper backs shimmer like opal stones under the sunlight."

3. Raven is Very Intelligent

The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving the HTML tags is as follows: "The crow is cunning and sly. They often have clever plans to steal food. A crow pecks the tail of a river otter to attract its attention, while another group of crows flies down and steals fish from the distracted animal."

4. "Eating Crow" is a Cultural Thing

In the Western world, there is a significant stigma that prohibits the consumption of crows. They are seen as similar to rats and eagles: animals that feed on garbage and carcasses, thus being carriers of diseases.

According to the National Institutes of Health, crows can spread disease-causing pathogens to humans and animals. However, they are still a traditional food in some parts of the world, including Lithuania. Those who literally "eat crow" say that it tastes somewhat like wild duck.

<b>5. Burung Gagak Mengadakan “Pemakaman” Untuk Orang Matinya</b><br>

5. The Crow Holds a "Funeral" for Its Dead

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The crows are observing the area to try to understand what killed their friend so that the same thing does not happen to them. After that, the crow may be reluctant to revisit the cemetery area, even though there is plenty of food available."

<b>6. Burung Gagak Berpasangan Seumur Hidup, Dengan Pengecualian</b>

6. Crows Mate for Life, With Exceptions

During the mating season, the male crow shows off to the female by dive bombing from the highest branch of a tree, unlike teenage boys who show off on a diving board. Unlike their usual loud chirping, when crows approach, the male bird will sing a soft, rumbling, and vibrating song to attract the attention of their partner.

7. How to Scare or Attract Crows?

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags: Stereotype "scarecrow" does indeed scare crows, at least temporarily. However, these intelligent birds soon realize that they are not in danger. Most likely, they will use it as a comfortable perch to observe the garden and decide what to steal next.

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