_Corvus ossifragus_
Brighter, more uniformly colored above and below,
the feathers without dull tips.
_Range._ Atlantic and Gulf coast region from the
lower Hudson Valley and Long Island Sound
southward. Migratory only at the northern limit
of its range. Found throughout Florida, but
elsewhere usually not far from tidal water.
Washington, rather common P.R. Cambridge, A.V.,
one record, Mch.
In life the Fish Crow may be distinguished from the common Crow by its
smaller size and hoarser voice. The difference in size, however, is
evident only when the two are together, but once the cracked, reedy
_car_ (not _caw_) of the Fish Crow has been learned the species may
always be identified when heard. It is somewhat like the note of a young
Crow, but less immature. The nest and eggs are much like those of the
common Crow. The eggs are laid in May.