About Corvus bennetti North, 1901
The little crow, scientifically named Corvus bennetti, is a species of crow native to Australia. It is very similar to the Torresian crow: both have white bases to the neck and head feathers, which become visible when the feathers are ruffled by strong wind. However, the little crow is slightly smaller, measuring 38 to 45 cm in length, and has a slightly smaller bill. Like other Australian crow species, the little crow has a white iris, a trait that distinguishes Australian crows from nearly all other members of the genus Corvus. The only exceptions are a small number of island species found to the north of Australia. The western jackdaw, currently classified as Coloeus monedula, also has a white iris. Jackdaws were formerly considered members of the genus Corvus, but they are now commonly placed in their own separate genus, Coloeus. Similar to the Australian raven, the little crow has a blue ring surrounding its pupil. This crow species ranges across western and central Australia, and most often lives in very dry, near-desert areas. It is also commonly found in small country towns and cultivated areas. In these locations, the flocks of little crow remind people of the European rook.
