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Recordings
Scientific Name
Corvus ruficollis
Arabic Name
الغراب بني الرقبة
Kuwaiti name
غراب
Family
Length
50.0 cm
Information
Scarce disperser in winter and spring; has bred in Kuwait. This is one of the most widespread corvids in Arabia yet it is now rarely seen in Kuwait. Birds recorded here are presumably desert wanderers from neighbouring countries.
Where in Kuwait
It can be found in a variety of habitats from hot desert and rocky areas, as well as artificial habitats, such as arable land and urban areas, including rubbish dumps.
In the world
It has an extremely large range with an increasing population and is found from western Africa, eastwards into the Middle East and south-western Asia. It is a is monogamous species, forming a lifelong pair bond.
Local threats
Trapping for the illegal bird market