Crows typically hide their nests in a crotch near the trunk of a tree or on a horizontal branch, generally towards the top third or quarter of the tree. They prefer to nest in evergreens, but will nest in deciduous trees when evergreens are less available.

How do crows make nests?

Some bird lovers in the city find that crows are using metal wires along with twigs to build their homes. They tell Akila Kannadasan that urbanisation and tree-felling could be leading to these architectural changes. The crow's nest looks quite ordinary.

Do crows mate on the ground?

The mating habits of this bird take place on the ground. The male bird has a courtship display of facing the female and fluffing his body feathers.