ClimateAugust 16, 2026

corvids

KOR-vidz

Definition

A member of the biological family Corvidae, which includes intelligent birds such as crows, ravens, jays, and nutcrackers.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'corvus,' meaning 'raven' or 'crow.' It was adopted into English as the scientific name for the bird family characterized by their large brains and complex social behaviors.

In the news

The article uses this term to classify Clark's nutcrackers, identifying them as the clever birds responsible for transporting and burying pine seeds, which is changing the composition of high-elevation forests.

A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change

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