The large black passerine bird Corvus frugilegus
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The clue “The large black passerine bird Corvus frugilegus” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on May 30, 2026, where the answer was ROOK.
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