Have you not heard of a murder of crows? You live a sheltered life in your circle of counties you frequent.
A capital offence
But why a murder of crows? The most likely explanation lies in both the crow’s behavior and its perceived characteristics. Crows are scavengers, feeding on carrion and hunting small animals such as lambs, eggs, and baby birds. Historically, crows and other corvids were often seen near battlefields, medieval hospitals, cemeteries, or gallows, waiting for an opportunity to feast on dead bodies. This association with death gave rise to superstitions and folklore surrounding crows and other corvids.