Habitat
Lowland and montane wooded areas, probably favouring old, mature forest. Intolerant of degraded habitats or areas opened up by forest clearance. From sea-level - 1,500 m.
Dominican Republic (B) (NB), Haiti (B) (NB), Puerto Rico (E) (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction through logging and conversion to agriculture, hunting for food, destruction as a crop pest are the the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Usually in pairs or small groups at fruiting trees.
Food
Mainly fruit and seeds, but also vertebrates and large insects.
Voice
Unusual and variable bubbling and squawking, similar to a chattering parrot. Also raven-like notes.
White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) [XC362226]
by Bobby Wilcox from Rabo de Gato, Independencia, Dominican Republic (call)
White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) [XC308609]
by Andrew Spencer from Rabo de Gato, Independencia, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
May form a superspecies with Jamaican Crow (Corvus jamaicensis) and Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus).
Similar Species
Palm Crow (Corvus palmarum) which is smaller and differs in voice and has a stronger, more direct and less flappy flight action. Also flies higher and even soars occasionally. Nasal tufts are swept upwards and do not conceal nostrils as in Palm Crow (Corvus palmarum).
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet