Pest bird · Corvus corone / Corvus corax
The carrion crow (Corvus corone) is the most widespread corvid in urban Belgium. Omnivorous and highly intelligent, it tears open bin bags, attacks crops and can turn aggressive during nesting.
Highly adaptable, corvids quickly work around standard deterrence techniques. Physical protection (tensioned wires, netting) combined with durable visual scaring remains the most effective method. The carrion crow is protected in Belgium by the law of 12 July 1973 — its direct elimination requires a regional derogation.
Questions fréquentes
Is the carrion crow protected in Belgium?
Yes. Like most wild species, the carrion crow (Corvus corone) is protected by the law of 12 July 1973. Its direct elimination requires a specific regional derogation. Physical deterrence methods (wires, netting, scarers) are however legal and recommended.
How do I protect my waste from crows?
Crows can open ordinary bin bags in seconds. Effective solutions: latched closed containers, protective netting over collection areas, removing accessible food sources. For high-traffic commercial areas, a tensioned cover net over the bins is the most reliable.
Do crows attack passers-by?
Occasionally, during the nesting season (March-June). A crow with a nest near a walkway may swoop at passers-by to defend its young. This behaviour is temporary and stops once the young leave the nest — usually within 3 to 4 weeks. Marking off the area is enough in most cases.
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