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Bookmark or Share- Rook (bird) - WikipediaThe rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a member of the family Corvidae in the passerine order of birds. It is found in the Palearctic, its range extending from Scandinavia and western Europe to eastern Siberia. It is a large, gregarious, black-feathered bird, distinguished from similar species by the whitish featherless area on the face.
- Rook, crow or raven? How to tell them apart - Woodland TrustThese birds are intelligent, adaptable and able to exploit a wide range of food sources. The smaller members have distinctive features, but crows, rooks and ravens can be trickier to identify. Here are our tips on how to tell them apart. The carrion crow is completely black and usually solitary.
- Rook - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsRooks are large members of the Corvidae family that live throughout Eurasia. The Rook is related to crows, ravens, jays, jackdaws, and more, and are similar in appearance to their crow cousins. The easiest way to distinguish between these birds and the other members of the corvid family is by looking at their faces.
- Rook Bird Facts | Corvus Frugilegus - The RSPB Wildlife CharityHow to identify. The Rook's bare, greyish-white face, thinner beak and peaked head distinguish it from the Carrion Crow. Rooks are very sociable birds and you're not likely to see one on its own. They feed and roost in flocks in winter, often together with Jackdaws.
- Rook Bird Facts (Corvus frugilegus) | BirdfactThe Rook is a medium-sized corvid with glossy black plumage that shows purple and blue iridescence in sunlight. It has a distinctive bare, greyish-white face and a slender, grey bill that appears slightly down-curved. Adult Rooks have shaggy, loose feathers on their legs, giving them a 'baggy trouser' appearance.
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