Corvus cornix; Print; The hooded crow (Corvus cornix) (also called hoodie) is a Eurasian bird species in the Corvus genus. Widely distributed; it is also known locally as Scotch crow and Danish crow. In Ireland; it is called car骻 liath or grey crow; just as in the Slavic languages and in Danish. In German; it is called "mist crow" ("Nebelkr鋒e"). Found across Northern; Eastern; and Southeastern Europe; as well as parts of the Middle East; it is an ashy grey bird with black head; throat; wings; tail; and thigh feathers; as well as a black bill; eyes; and feet. Like other corvids; it is an omnivorous and opportunistic forager and feeder.; 1700-1880