New Caledonian crows are famous for their use of tools to winkle beetle grubs and other small prey out of hiding places.

Corvids are considered the most intelligent bird species, and their tool-making abilities rival or surpass those of great

Now the imperiled species is extinct in the wild.Resourceful and intelligent, social and gregarious, the Hawaiian crow — also known as the Alala — is well-adapted to the hot climates of the lush Pacific island for which it’s named. The hooded crow (Corvus cornix) (also called hoodie[2]) is a Eurasian bird species in the Corvus genus. New Caledonian geckos are listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, as of a 2011 analysis. Widely distributed, it is also known locally as Scotch crow and Danish crow. In German, it is called "mist crow" ("Nebelkrähe"). Habitat disruption is a primary concern for their long-term survival. Hawaiian Crow The raucous cries of the Hawaiian crow once filled the forests of Hawaii. The New Caledonian crow is a member of the corvid family, which also includes ravens, jays, and magpies. Corvus moneduloides – New Caledonian crow (New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands) Corvus nasicus – Cuban crow (Cuba, Isla de la Juventud, Grand Caicos Island) Corvus orru – Torresian crow or Australian crow (Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands)

In Ireland, it is called caróg liath or grey crow, as it is in the Slavic languages and in Danish. They obtain a lot of their diet by using tools. New Caledonian crows can use tools like sticks and stones, in a pre-planned fashion, to accomplish a goal.

Corvus is a widely distributed genus of medium-sized to large birds in the family Corvidae.The genus includes species commonly known as crows, ravens and rooks; there is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", and these appellations have been assigned to different species chiefly on the basis of their size, crows generally …

AUGUSTE VON BAYERN: New Caledonian crows are very special because they're the only crow species that use tools in the wild.