Corvidae of California

An overview of the world-wide Corvid Family (Crows, Jays & their kin), with a specific focus on the four Bay Area resident species, plus a fifth that may be establishing a population here. A sidebar will give guidelines for distinguishing the local American Crow from its larger cousin, the Northern Raven. A brief look at other California species will precede a look at the Corvids' most amazing adaptation: their remarkable intelligence - are they avian geniuses? Discussion to follow.

Speaker: Craig Nikitas