Crows are among the most intelligent and adaptable birds on the planet, and their diet reflects it: they will eat almost anything. That flexibility is a big part of why crows thrive nearly everywhere people do.
What crows eat in the wild
Crows are true omnivores. Their natural diet includes insects, worms, grubs, seeds, grains, nuts, fruit and berries, along with small animals such as mice, frogs and lizards, plus eggs and nestlings from other birds. They are also famous scavengers, happily eating carrion and roadkill, which makes them nature's clean-up crew.
Crows and human food
Living alongside people, crows readily eat scraps, from discarded chips to pet food. They are clever enough to remember reliable food sources and even to drop hard-shelled food to crack it open. While they can eat much of what we do, salty, sugary and heavily processed human food is not good for them.
Can you feed crows?
Yes, many people enjoy feeding crows, and crows may even bring small "gifts" to reliable feeders. If you want to, offer wholesome foods: unsalted peanuts, seeds, scrambled or dried egg, and a little unsalted meat or plain kibble. Put food out in an open spot, keep it from attracting rats, and avoid salty, sugary or mouldy food. Fresh water is welcome too.