Indian House Crow
Corvus splendens
Highly adaptable urban bird, 40cm long, glossy black with grey neck and breast. Indian cities support enormous house crow populations — flocks of 200+ are common. Intelligent, opportunistic omnivores that nest in dense trees and on building ledges. Droppings are acidic and corrode paint, metal, and solar panels. Aggressive nest defence during breeding season (Apr-Jun) — they dive-bomb pedestrians near nest trees. Carry ectoparasites and spread Salmonella, E. coli, and histoplasmosis.
What to look for
Evidence around the property
Risk assessment
Plan a controlled response. These pests usually need targeted treatment before they spread.
Droppings carry Salmonella, E. coli, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis. Acidic droppings corrode paint, metal, and solar panels. Nest mites and bird lice bite humans when nests are abandoned. Breeding-season aggression (dive-bombing) is a real risk to children and the elderly near nest trees.
Practical steps before treatment
Bird Spikes & Netting
Humane exclusion systems that prevent pigeons and crows from roosting — no killing, no poison, guaranteed.
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