The term 'crow cousin' refers to three birds that are related to crows: the MAGPIE (6 letters), DAW (3 letters), and JAY (3 letters). The MAGPIE is a large, black and white bird with a long tail. It is found in Europe, Asia, and western North America. The DAW is a black bird with a white rump, found in Europe and Asia. The JAY is a colorful bird found in Europe, Asia, and North America. All three of these birds are members of the crow family and are closely related to crows.