The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos): References
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1. Aldous, S.E., “Winter Habits of Crows in Oklahoma.” The Journal of Wildlife Management., 1944. Vol. 8, No. 4 (Oct, 1944). p. 290-295.
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3. Caffrey, C., “Correlates of Reproductive Success in Cooperatively Breeding Western American Crows: If Helpers Help, It’s Not By Much." The Condor., 2000. Vol. 102, No. 2. (May 2002). p. 333-341.
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5. Langley, W., Competition Between Crows and Red-tailed Hawks for a Carcass: Flock Advantage. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science (1903-). 2001. Vol. 104, No. 1/2. (Apr., 2001): p. 28-30.
6. McGowan, K.J. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CROWS. October 14, 2002 [cited April 26, 2007].
7. McGowan, K.J., “Crows and Jays” in The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior., C. Elphick, John B. Dunning and David Allen Sibley. , Editor. 2001, Alfred A. Knopf.: New York. p. 408-415.
8. Niemann, D.W., "Crows and Jay (Corvidae)" in Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd edition., J.A.J. Michael Hutchins, Walter J. Bock and Donna Olendorf., Editor. 2002, Gale Group.: Farmington Hills, MI. p. 506-520.
9. Rowley, I., "Crows and Jays." in Encyclopedia of Birds., J. Forshaw, Editor. 1998., Welden Owen: Singapore.
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I am thankful for the generous allowance of several website authors for providing me photos.
Streit, Scott. <http://www.bird-friends.com/BirdPage.php?name=American Crow> Accessed March 2007.
Martin, Marcus G. <http://www.photobirder.com/Bird_Photos/northwestern_crow_two.jpg> Accessed March 2007.
Horn, Bill. <http://www.birdsofoklahoma.net/AmericanCrow.htm>Accessed March 2007.
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