Crow

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Crows are recurring Creatures and Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][4][5][name references needed]

Characteristics

Crows are small, dark Birds similar to their real-life counterparts, but are dangerous and aggressive, lying in wait to swoop down on passing travelers. They are also known for stealing shiny items such as Keys and Rupees. They are closely related to Takkuri and Dacto. They first appeared in A Link to the Past.

In most games, the behavior of a Crow is the same; upon entering the territory of a Crow, the bird will swoop down at high speed in an attempt to ward Link off. Though these intimidating, a couple of swipes of Link's blade is usually enough to destroy them; the difficulty is hitting them. If Link fails to defeat them, they will usually give up their assault, but they may return for a second swoop, hounding Link for a short while.

A Link to the Past

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Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Crows are Birds found on Koholint Island. They can be found perched atop Trees. Crows have dark feathers, yellow-tipped wings, purple beaks, and gray legs. When their Trees are approached, they swoop down at Link.

A Crow found in the grounds of Kanalet Castle will not attack Link unless provoked; this is because it has stolen one of Prince Richard's Golden Leafs. Link must strike the Tree it is hiding in with a Rock and defeat the bird to retrieve the Leaf.[2]

Oracle of Seasons

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Oracle of Ages

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The Minish Cap

Figurine Galleryhide ▲
Figurine
Number
114
Description

Appears in various areas.
The black one is Crow. If you touch
Takkuri, he will steal Rupees from
you, so be careful!

FigurineNumberDescription
114

Appears in various areas.
The black one is Crow. If you touch
Takkuri, he will steal Rupees from
you, so be careful!

Crows appear in the Western Wood in The Minish Cap, perching on Trees. They will swoop down and attempt to strike Link. Takkuri appear as a red variant of Crows that can steal Rupees.

Phantom Hourglass

Crows will swoop down and attack Link in an attempt to steal Rupees from him in Phantom Hourglass.

Spirit Tracks

Crows will also swoop down and attack Link to steal his Rupees in Spirit Tracks.

A Link Between Worlds

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Crows reappear in A Link Between Worlds, where they act the same as in ALttP. They also appear in the Octoball Derby minigame where they appear after 3 consecutive hits and award 20 points when hit.

Tri Force Heroes

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Breath of the Wild

Main article: Mountain Crow
Hyrule Compendium Entry
040  (040Master Mode) Mountain Crow
Description
This bird is known for its cleverness and for its distinct claws. They make their homes in mountains, forests, and villages alike. Not only are their jet-black feathers seen as an ill omen, but they'll steal the crops right out of a farmer's hands if given the chance. Because of this, they're often met with enmity.
Common Locations
Hyrule Ridge
Great Hyrule Forest
Recoverable Materials
Raw Bird Drumstick

Crows appear in Breath of the Wild by the name of Mountain Crows. They are passive Creatures instead of Enemies. If approached by Link, they will simply fly off instead of bothering or attacking him. They drop Raw Bird Drumsticks when killed.

Tears of the Kingdom

Main article: Mountain Crow
Hyrule Compendium Entry
43  Mountain Crow
Description
This bird is known for its cleverness and for its distinct claws. They make their homes in mountains, forests, and villages alike. Not only are their jet-black feathers seen as an ill omen, but they'll steal the crops right out of a farmer's hands if given the chance. Because of this, they're often met with enmity.
Common Locations
Great Hyrule Forest
Hyrule Ridge
Recoverable Materials
Raw Bird Drumstick

As in Breath of the Wild, Mountain Crows are docile Creatures that are quick to flee. They will drop Raw Bird Drumsticks if they die.

Echoes of Wisdom

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Crows are Bird Monsters that roost atop Trees and other high-up locations where they wait for prey to walk by.[5] They can be lured to the ground with Meat. When Crows strike Princess Zelda or another Enemy, they cause Rupees to fly out onto the ground.[5] They then attempt to swoop down at them and snatch them up. If an Echo of a Crow picks up a Rupee, it will go to Princess Zelda. When copied as an Echo, they have an Echo cost of two and retain their ability to cause enemies to drop Rupees.

Other Appearances

Oracle of Seasons (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Main article: Crowley

A Crow, named Crowley, has a small role in the Oracle of Seasons manga, ordered by a Keese to stop Link before he can get the Rod of Seasons. Crowley drops a seed containing Manhandla and flies off, cawing all the way.

Nintendo Land

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Battle Quest Prize Crowhide ▲
Monita says:

Some believe these odd birds developed round bodies from excessive rest. It's also possible they merely ingested something spherical.

In Battle Quest in Nintendo Land, Crows appear simply known as Birds in the North American version of the game and as Cawsie in the PAL translation. Their appearance is significantly different from the main The Legend of Zelda series, instead appearing as white, fat birds with heart-shaped wings. They look like a bag tied with a ribbon. Also unlike other games they are not aggressive, and instead of attacking the player they will fly away when they get near, although usually they can be spotted roosting in various locations far out of reach. They can be struck down with arrows and will always leave behind a heart.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
クロウリー (Kurourī) (ALttPA Link to the Past | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[7][8]
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTRTraditional
魔ま鴉からす (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
魔ま鸦 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Kraai (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Corbos (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
Canada
FrenchCACanadian
Corbeau (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Peckra (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Italian Republic
Italian
Kroli (ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | LADXLink's Awakening DX | OoSOracle of Seasons | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)[6]
The Republic of Korea
Korean
까막 (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Federative Republic of Brazil
PortugueseBRBrazilian
Corvo (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
Latin America
SpanishLALatin American
Graji (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Negri (EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • A Crow in the Credits from A Link to the Past

    A Crow in the Credits from A Link to the Past

  • Crowley from Oracle of Seasons (Himekawa)

    Crowley from Oracle of Seasons (Himekawa)

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172 (ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TMCThe Minish Cap | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "You haven't found the five Golden Leaves? Go scare that crow by the castle and see if that helps! Bye! CLICK!" — Old Man Ulrira (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. ↑ Mountain Crow — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ Mountain Crow — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Crow
    Roosting in high-up spots, this bird monster swoops down to steal people's rupees.     — Notebook (Echoes of Wisdom)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 172
  7. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 125Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 18
  8. ↑ クロウリー — Notebook (Echoes of Wisdom, Japanese version)
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