I'm guessing the title would have sounded like the crows are being murdered:

> Japan Fights Murders of Crows

it is. English is really rich in this aspect. My favourites are: - A Conspiracy of Ravens - A Vortex of Vultures

It’s only murder if it’s unlawful. It’s a killing, a slaughter though.

Edit: never mind, you tought me a new definition.

So Japan has a high murder rate?