Rook

Corvus frugilegus

Both sexes are black all over with ragged feathers at the tops of the legs. The long pointed bill is grey at its base.

Habitat: found over farmland and trees with plenty of woods and trees. Rooks feed in flocks, returning to a shared roost.

Distribution: resident and common in all but the very north of Scotland.

Not to be confused with

Not to be confused with - Carrion crow

Carrion crow

Carrion crow is black all over with a dark bill. (northeastwildlife.co.uk)

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