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# Corvidae
A family of “oscine passerine birds” that includes [[Crows|crows]], [[Ravens|ravens]], rooks, (non-Australian) magpies, jackdaws, and jays.[^1]
- *See:*
- [[Crows]]
- [[Ravens]]
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## Evolution
> \[…] corvids are derived from Australasian ancestors, and spread throughout the world from there.[^1]
[^1]: ‘Corvidae’, *Wikipedia*, updated 19 February 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae.