Food of the Crow, Corvus Brachyrhynchos Brehm, in South-Central Kansas

Published in the mid-20th century, 'Food of the Crow, Corvus Brachyrhynchos Brehm, in South-Central Kansas' by Dwight R. Platt is a scientific study examining the dietary habits of crows over one year in south-central Kansas. The research analyzes 617 regurgitated pellets collected from December 1952 to February 1954, revealing that crows primarily consume plant materials like wheat and sunflower seeds, along with significant animal sources such as beetles and grasshoppers. This work highlights the ecological role of crows in pest control and their economic impact on local agriculture, particularly concerning grain crops.