Question: Why do you think crows don't fight back when a redwing attacks in the air? Discussion: Crows are strong, big birds with powerful and sharp beaks. If a crow and a redwing were locked into a small cage for a while, it wouldn't take long for the crow to kill the redwing. But redwings are much faster and more agile in the air. they can quickly dart away if a crow changes direction to chase them. And meanwhile, when redwings are divebombing a crow, they can hurt! So the crow keeps going in a steady flight, getting away from the redwing territory as quickly as it can. Copyright 2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form