The hooded crow is a medium-sized bird found in parts of Europe and Asia. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive gray body and black head, wings, and tail. This bird typically inhabits coastal areas, urban environments, and agricultural lands, where it forages for food. Hooded crows are known for their intelligence and adaptability, often seen scavenging for scraps or hunting small animals. Hooded crows belong to the Corvidae family, which also includes other intelligent birds like ravens and magpies. They are social creatures, often seen in groups, and communicate using a variety of calls. Their diet mainly consists of insects, small mammals, and carrion, making them opportunistic feeders.