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 ===== Introduction =====
-It is usually not difficult to differentiate between adult rooks (Corvus frugilegus) and carrion crows (Corvus corone). Both species may look similar at the first glance, because both have black feathers that can also look glossy. However, the long pale and pointy beak, with bare skin around its base, is the most striking and characteristic feature of rooks. It is also worth knowing that rooks nest collectively in tall trees, often close to farms or villages, which are known as rookeries. In contrast, carrion crows are fairly solitary and are usually found alone or in pairs, although they may form occasional non-breeding flocks. Unlike rooks, carrion crows do nest solitary, maintaining a large breeding territory centred around the nest.
+{{ :juvenile_rook.jpeg?200|}}It is usually not difficult to differentiate between adult rooks (Corvus frugilegus) and carrion crows (Corvus corone). Both species may look similar at the first glance, because both have black feathers that can also look glossy. However, the long pale and pointy beak, with bare skin around its base, is the most striking and characteristic feature of rooks. It is also worth knowing that rooks nest collectively in tall trees, often close to farms or villages, which are known as rookeries. In contrast, carrion crows are fairly solitary and are usually found alone or in pairs, although they may form occasional non-breeding flocks. Unlike rooks, carrion crows do nest solitary, maintaining a large breeding territory centred around the nest.
 Additional help and information about how to identify adult corvids including rooks and carrion crows can be found on the [[https://www.bto.org/learn/skills/bird-identification/videos/corvids | British Trust for Ornithology website (BTO)]].
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 ===== The Importance of Species Identification =====
-Species identification is an important aspect for the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals in general, as there are obviously species dependent differences when it eventually comes to the release of these animals in human care. Rooks and carrion crows are no exception to this rule. Even when taking all the above outlined features in consideration, there is a considerable variation to expect, which leaves species identification a challenging task, in particular for juveniles of these two species. To assist the identification process, we have created a photo collection of the day by day development of our carrion crow Amor, which might be useful for identification purposes and similarly for the establishment of the age of a rescue bird.
+Species identification is an important aspect for the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals in general, as there are obviously species dependent differences when it eventually comes to the release of these animals in human care. Rooks and carrion crows are no exception to this rule. Even when taking all the above outlined features in consideration, there is a considerable variation to expect, which leaves species identification a challenging task, in particular for juveniles of these two species.