American Crow Skull Replica
$61.00
American crow skull replica is 3.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 in. Corvus brachyrhynchos is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen for ornithology.
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Description
American crow skull replica measures 3.6 x 1.3 x 1.2 inches in length. The Corvus brachyrhynchos is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The common American crow belongs to the corvid family and lives across North America. It acts like the hooded crow but has a different call and shiny black feathers, legs, feet and bill. This large bird measures 16 to 21 inches long, and its tail makes up 40% of that length. Its wings spread 33 to 39 inches wide with a wing chord of 9.6 to 13 inches.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Corvidae
- Genus: Corvus
- Species: C. brachyrhynchos
- Binomial name: Corvus brachyrhynchos Brehm, 1822
- Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
The corvus brachyrhynchos specimen is a classic example of a generalist passerine skull. Its stout, slightly curved beak is a focal point for studies in avian intelligence and adaptive foraging. Compare this specimen with the common raven skull replica, american white pelican skull replica, and Brandt’s cormorant female skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.6 × 1.3 × 1.2 in |
