White-necked Raven
NameWhite-necked Raven
Common NameWhite-necked Raven
Scientific NameCorvus albicollis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)93
Length (cm)52
Weight (g)960
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, except for a distinctive broad white patch on the hindneck and upper mantle. The bill is stout and black with a noticeable whitish tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, guttural croaks, often described as 'kraaak' or 'kwaark', sometimes interspersed with gurgling or rattling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, ranging from Ethiopia and Eritrea south through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, all-black body, Prominent white patch on hindneck/upper mantle, Stout, black bill with a whitish tip, Deep, croaking calls
Description
The White-necked Raven is a large, all-black corvid distinguished by a prominent white patch on its hindneck. It is an intelligent and opportunistic omnivore, often found in mountainous and rocky habitats across eastern and southern Africa.
