Common Raven
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NameCommon Raven
Common NameCommon Raven
Scientific NameCorvus corax
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)130
Length (cm)63
Weight (g)1100
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often with a purplish-blue or greenish sheen visible in good light. The feathers on the throat are shaggy.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, resonant 'cronk' or 'kraa' calls, but possesses a highly varied vocal repertoire including croaks, gurgles, clicks, and even mimicry of other sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountains, desert, coast, tundra, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, making it one of the most widely distributed passerines.
Identifying Featureslarge size (largest passerine), all-black plumage, wedge-shaped tail in flight, shaggy throat feathers, deep, resonant calls, soaring flight with occasional wing beats
Description
The Common Raven is a large, all-black passerine bird known for its intelligence and adaptability. It often exhibits impressive aerial displays, including soaring and acrobatic flights, and is found in a wide variety of habitats.
