While away, we enjoyed the summer weather in Turkey. We saw a Hooded Crow in Istanbul, Turkey. An Eurasian bird species, it is ashy grey with black head, throat, wings, tail and thigh feathers, as well as a black bill, eyes and feet.
During the Eastern Roman Empire, the Romans built a mosaic floor adorned with birds and animals. Together with a deer, is it a crow decorating the floor?
Today, Hooded Crows patrol and stroll around the Teodos II Walls built in 330 AD during his Empire.
"I, a member of the Hooded Crows in Istanbul,
still protect the wall everyday."
Also they are often spotted at the top of a mosque.
"A beautiful day. Enjoy!"
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