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Rook raven

The rook, scientifically named Corvus frugilegus, is a bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Arctic.

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It is a bird belonging to the Corvidae family and the Passeriformes order.

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It is recognizable with its completely black body except for its white beak (this is what allows us to differentiate it from the black crow).

In the rook, it is impossible to recognize the female from the male.

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The rooks feed mainly on insects and worms.

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He lives mainly in cultivated countryside, in fields and parks.

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It nests in colonies, at the top of very large trees. It lays between 3 and 5 eggs.

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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Adult rook winter plumage

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