Crow

The Ravens and Crows of Ancient Egypt

The Fan-tailed Raven, Common Raven, Brown-necked Raven, House Crow, Rook, Hooded Crow, and Carrion Crow were uncommon in ancient Egyptian art. Crows were sometimes shown in reliefs, often stealing fruit in the orchards.

Especially gruesome is their appearance on the Battlefield Palette, where they are shown pecking at the corpses of slain enemies. The crow may have had some now-unknown religious significance, as golden pectorals worn by royalty, featuring crows, have been found. Crow feathers have been found in tombs.

The Songbirds of Ancient Egypt