Tamaulipas Crow Similar Species Comparison

A small, glossy crow with a purplish sheen to the upperparts.

Largely restricted to northeastern Mexico, but occurs on occasion in southern Texas, most famously at the Brownsville landfill.

Adult

A small crow with a glossy purplish sheen and a distinctive froglike call.

Calling birds give a low-pitched, nasal croaking sound, often repeated several times.

A social species, often seen foraging in pairs or small groups.

Forages on food scraps, carrion, insects, seeds and berries, and more.