Common Raven
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NameCommon Raven
Common NameCommon Raven
Scientific NameCorvus corax
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)134
Length (cm)62.5
Weight (g)1157
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often with a purplish-blue or greenish iridescence visible in good light. Features distinctive shaggy feathers on the throat.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide variety of vocalizations, including deep, resonant 'cronk-cronk' calls, guttural croaks, gurgles, and even mimicry. Their calls are generally deeper and more varied than those of crows.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountains, coast, desert, tundra, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Northern Hemisphere, found throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, inhabiting a vast array of environments.
Identifying Featureslarge size, all black plumage, heavy, stout bill, shaggy throat feathers, wedge-shaped tail in flight, deep, croaking calls
Description
The Common Raven is a large, intelligent passerine bird characterized by its entirely black plumage, heavy bill, and shaggy throat feathers. It is highly adaptable, often seen soaring or walking on the ground, and known for its complex vocalizations and problem-solving abilities.
