American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large, completely black, slightly iridescent bird commonly found throughout the State of New York. Similar in appearance to the raven, distinguishable by their smaller size, 
call, flight and flocking patterns as well as habitat selection.
They are oscine passerine birds, which refer to the fact that they have specialized vocal apparatus (oscine), and are perching (passerine) birds. They are extremely intelligent, with recent studies suggesting they may possess intelligence which can rival many non-human primates.
Crows are opportunists and will eat nearly anything!
American crows use almost any combination of woodland, farmland, orchard or suburban neighborhood. Like other common urban wild neighbors, they thrive in the habitat we create. Crows increased and spread when Europeans colonized North America. As agriculture and urbanization spread, so did crows.
Nuisance Crow problems:
Winter Crow Roosts
Winter roosting Crows. Their sociability can be hard on human neighbors where large winter roosts form in cities and towns beginning in late fall and stay until early spring. Crows migrate to join other crows who live near the roost year-round. The noise and mess of a large winter roost in town make the crows a problem. Droppings on walkways and vehicles are an aggravation. The crows’ loud cawing and calling at roosts tend to be very noisy making nuisance crows removal necessary
Histoplasmosis
Dropping accumulation under winter roosts can encourage histoplasmosis fungus to grow in the soil. When disturbed, spores can become airborne and people can breathe them in. Histoplasmosis fungus is common in the eastern and central US. As many as 80 percent of people tested in these areas prove to have already been exposed without knowing.
Crow damage to crops
Fruit Damage: Crows peck larger fruit such as melons and apples, consuming small portions of multiple fruits often leaving them unsaleable. Crows consume small fruits like cherries and blueberries whole, often knocking additional fruit to the ground during feeding.
Crow damage to grain crops: Commonly occurs in the seedling stage or during ripening. Crows will pull sprouting corn or small grains from the soil to consume the seed. Crows will also feed on ripening corn, sunflowers or sorghum.