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carrion crow

/ˈkæriən krəʊ/

Tradução: Ave preta de grande porte da família dos corvídeos (Corvus corone), encontrada na Europa e na Ásia, conhecida por se alimentar de carniça e por seu grasnado rouco característico.

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/ˈkæriən krəʊ/B2formal
  • ptAve preta de grande porte da família dos corvídeos (Corvus corone), encontrada na Europa e na Ásia, conhecida por se alimentar de carniça e por seu grasnado rouco característico.

A large, black bird of the crow family (Corvus corone) found across Europe and Asia, known for its scavenging habits and distinctive hoarse call.

  1. A type of birdB1formal

    A medium-sized black bird (Corvus corone) found in Europe and Asia, known for its scavenging habits.

    ptCorvo-preto

    • A carrion crow was perched on the fence.
    • Carrion crows are often seen in fields and woodlands.
    • The carrion crow has a distinctive, harsh call.
  2. ScavengerB1formal

    A bird that feeds on dead animals and carrion.

    ptAve necrófaga

    • The carrion crow is an important scavenger in the ecosystem.
    • It competes with other birds for access to carrion.
    • Carrion crows help clean up the environment by eating dead animals.