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Common Raven

Corvus corax

The Common Raven is a large, black bird known for its intelligence. They are playful and often seen flying in pairs or groups.

Habitat: Forests, mountains, and open areas

Appearance

The Common Raven is a large, all-black bird with glossy iridescent plumage, often showing purple or blue sheens. It has a thick, heavy beak and a distinct wedge-shaped tail, distinguishing it from smaller, fan-tailed crows.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusCorvus
Common Raven
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Common Raven

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

78

Interesting facts

A group of ravens has the unique and spooky name "an unkindness."

Ravens can recognize individual human faces and remember how they treated them!

Ravens often hide extra food for later using their amazing memory.

They mate for life, often pairing up for over 20 years!

Special abilities

Ability

Clever Problem Solvers

Common Ravens can figure out how to get tricky food rewards because of their high intelligence.

Ability

Skillful Tool Users

Common Ravens have been observed using pebbles and sticks as tools to access food sources.

Ability

Spatial Memory Masters

Common Ravens can remember the locations of many hidden food caches thanks to their excellent memory.

Measurements & details

Length
54-67 cm
Wingspan
115-150 cm
Weight
0.69-2 kg
Lifespan
10-21 years
Top Speed
63 km/h
Clutch Size
3-7
Incubation
18-21 days

Diet & Feeding

A smart omnivore, the Common Raven eats almost anything from tiny insects to large carrion.

Primary Foods

  • carrion
  • insects
  • berries
  • small mammals
  • eggs
  • human discards

Foraging Method

  • Scavenging

Ecological connections

eats

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Consumes carrion, helping to clean up the environment.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Eggs and young are prey for large raptors like this owl.

symbiotic with

Grey wolf

Canis lupus

Follows wolves to scavenge leftovers from their hunts.

hunts

Eastern Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Preys on eggs and nestlings of other birds and small mammals.

Traits

Also known as

Raven

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Ravens are wild animals and should be admired from a distance. It's best to let them be in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Common Raven?

54-67 cm

What is Common Raven's wingspan?

115-150 cm

How much does Common Raven weigh?

0.69-2 kg

How long does Common Raven live?

10-21 years

How fast can Common Raven move?

63 km/h

What does Common Raven eat?

A smart omnivore, the Common Raven eats almost anything from tiny insects to large carrion.

Where is Common Raven usually found?

Forests, mountains, and open areas

How does Common Raven hunt?

Scavenging

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