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House Crow Recorded in Brazil for the First Time Near the Port of Itaguaí

House crow perched on a metal post
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A house crow (Corvus splendens) photographed near the Port of Itaguaí in Rio de Janeiro state has become the first confirmed record of the species in Brazil. The adult bird was observed in April 2025 during wildlife monitoring in the area influenced by the Porto Sudeste terminal, and the record was published in March 2026.

The author identifies maritime transport as a likely introduction pathway. House crows have repeatedly appeared near major ports outside their native range, and the Itaguaí record fits this pattern. The species is strongly associated with human settlements and can exploit food waste and other resources in urban and industrial environments.

The single photographed bird documents the species’ presence but does not show that a population has become established in Brazil. The report therefore calls for early detection and targeted management around port areas to reduce the chance of establishment. House crows have become invasive in several parts of the world and can affect native fauna through competition and predation once populations become established.

Sources and image credit

  1. Passarelles Corrêa, C. (2026). The arrival of the house crow (Corvus splendens) in Brazil: An unwelcome presence and the need for immediate control measures. Ornithology Research, 34, 12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43388-026-00280-5

Image: Pkspks / Wikimedia Commons — house crow in Rajasthan, India, 26 February 2014. Cropped to 16:9. Representative image, not the bird recorded in Brazil. CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

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