As its name suggests, its glossy black head and neck are interrupted by a large area of white feathering from the shoulders down to the lower breast.

[2]Pied crows are generally encountered in pairs or small groups, although an abundant source of food may bring together large numbers of birds.

The primary purpose of the said tunics is to protect the inner environment of the small intestine against foreign invaders that could otherwise harm the crow.

Pied crows tend to operate with restricted digestive capacity despite being capable of consuming greater than half their body weight of food per day.

[6] To maintain their slender weight, these birds rely on this reduced digestive capacity to aid in food regulation to ensure they can fly swiftly.

[7] Pied crows obtain a characteristic looping and spiraling of their small intestines, which enhances their digestion and absorption of nutrients.

[8] These birds also obtain restricted gut retention time for food, but to combat this, they also have increased mucosal surface area evident within their digestive tracts.

A clutch of three to six eggs is laid from September to November (depending on latitude) and are pale green spotted with various shades of brown.