How Did Crows Become Black

Scientifically, crows are black due to the melanin structures in their feathers. If a crow doesn’t carry enough melanin that crows are supposed to have, the crow might come with different colors, like brown, grey, light grey, and even white.

How did the crow get black?

The crow jumped out of the fire but the eagle kept on throwing him back onto the coals, until he was burnt black all over. Some of the eagle’s feathers were burnt too. That’s why he’s brown. The crow was punished for his greediness and that’s why he’s black today.

Why did Apollo turn crows black?

According to the mythological narration, Apollo sent a white raven, or crow in some versions to spy on his lover, Coronis. When the raven brought back the news that Coronis had been unfaithful to him, Apollo scorched the raven in his fury, turning the animal’s feathers black.