Did you know that Owls and Crows have an ancient feud that spans generations? It is true! Owls Vs crows is a fight that seems impossible because these two animals are not even active at the same time. Owls are nocturnal, while crows are diurnal and awake during the day. However, these two birds have a feud that seems built into their very DNA. Why do crows and owls attack each other, and who usually wins the fight?

What makes these two birds go after each other, even when they would rarely come into contact?

Why Owls attack crows?

Owls prey on the nests of crows in search of an easy meal, but most owls do not seek out hatchlings to prey upon. The horned Owl, barred owl, and other larger owl species are most likely to attack crows nests. Owls are solitary except for their mates, and during mating season they are very territorial. Not every owl species will mate for life but are monogamous throughout mating season.

Why Crows attack owls?

Though seeing a crow on its own is fairly common, with one call a single crow can summon the entirety of its flock. Crows are also highly intelligent, and each generation passes on knowledge. Crows have a long memory, and their high intelligence and ability to communicate with each other give them long memories. A crow can retain information and understands cause and effect. Crows live and travel in large groups, and each crow carries information from generation to generation. Even without ever seeing an owl, a murderer of crows knows instantly that owls are serious enemies! Crows attack owls on sight, knowing them as a serious threat that needs to be eliminated!

The Gang war

These two have engaged in this generational war for so long because they are evenly matched! Owls are physically more powerful and motivated by hunger. One on one, the average owl easily wins the fight and extra helpings of dinner or territory. But in nature, crows rarely travel or hunt alone.

A murder of crows is more than a match for one solitary owl. The crow’s long memory, high intelligence, and mob mentality make crows the clear winner in a fight that has continued for countless generations. An owl may win a battle, but crows often win the war by chasing off the larger bird.

Great Horned Owls and Crows Hate Each Other - animalogic :owl-pissed:

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