Similar to other crows, Pied Crows have black bodies, except the white that extends from shoulders to breast. Commonly seen nearby African human populations, they eat human orts. Not completely dependent on urban zones, they eat ground food: insects, invertebrates, reptiles, mammals, young birds, eggs, grain, and groundnuts. A nest contains 3-6 eggs and is built in trees or pole crossings. Fledglings emerge 18-19 days leaving about 45 days later. Both sexes rear their young.

Also called Magpie Raven.