The nest is made of sticks and twigs and is usually high up in a tree. The breeding female will lay 3-6 eggs which will require 18 days of incubation, and an additional 35 days in the nest before the young crows are able to fly. Unlike many species of birds, American crows do not immediately leave their parents.
Etymology[edit] Probably derived from gusset. gussy up â(third-person singular simple present gussies up, present participle gussying up, simple past and past participle gussied up) (informal) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
Gus, full name Augustus, is the Official Spokesgoose of Washington College and a direct descendant of a goose who befriended George Washington.He loves all things Washington College from sporting events to theater performances, from Birthday Ball to Commencement, from the Literary House to the waterfront.us, full name Augustus, is the Official Spokesgoose of Washington College and a direct descendant of a goose who befriended George Washington.