5 birds that look like crows and how to tell them apart

Crows are intelligent birds, often mistaken for other black-feathered species. This guide helps differentiate crows from five lookalikes. Brewer’s Blackbirds show iridescent hues. Ravens have wedge-shaped tails and croaking calls. Rooks display pale faces. Western Jackdaws feature pale eyes. European Starlings develop white spots in winter. Observe plumage, size, and behavior to identify these birds correctly.