# White-necked Raven (*Corvus albicollis*) The White-necked Raven is a clever bird with a shiny black body and a white neck. They are known for their intelligence and can often be seen playing and exploring in their habitats. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Mountain regions ![White-necked Raven](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/2009-white-necked-raven.jpg&width=800) Photo: Yathin S Krishnappa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2009-white-necked-raven.jpg) ## Appearance The White-necked Raven is a large, striking bird with glossy black feathers covering most of its body. It has a distinctive, bright white patch on the nape and back of its neck, clearly visible against its dark plumage. Its bill is large and slightly arched. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Corvidae - **Genus:** Corvus ## Interesting facts - These smart birds remember human faces, even after many years. - They can crack open eggs by dropping them onto hard rocks! - They sometimes play a game of 'catch' with objects in the air! - White-necked Ravens will often hide extra food for later snacks. ## Special abilities - **Clever Crafter:** White-necked Raven can use tools like sticks or stones because this helps them find hidden food or crack open tough shells. - **Problem Solver:** White-necked Raven has high intelligence that helps them figure out complex puzzles to access rewards or navigate tricky situations. - **Soaring Sentinel:** White-necked Raven can ride thermal air currents because this helps them conserve energy while searching vast areas for food from high above. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 50-54 cm - **Wingspan:** 80-92 cm - **Weight:** 0.76-1.18 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-20 years - **Speed:** 65 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 3-6 - **Incubation:** 19-21 days ## Diet & Feeding A super flexible eater, it munches on almost anything from insects and fruit to carrion! - **Primary Foods:** Insects, Small reptiles, Fruit, Carrion, Eggs, Grain - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** Black-necked Agama (*Agama atricollis*) — Preys on these lizards found in its habitat. - **Hunts:** [Migratory Locust](https://www.snappit.app/explore/migratory-locust) (*Locusta migratoria*) — A key food source, especially during outbreaks. - **Eats:** Blue Wildebeest (*Connochaetes taurinus*) — Scavenges carrion from these and other large mammals. - **Eaten by:** Verreaux's Eagle (*Aquila verreauxii*) — Eggs and nestlings are sometimes prey for these eagles. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Scavenger](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/scavenger): Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Enjoy watching these birds from a distance, and don't try to touch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify White-necked Raven? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is White-necked Raven? 50-54 cm ### What is White-necked Raven's wingspan? 80-92 cm ### How much does White-necked Raven weigh? 0.76-1.18 kg ### How long does White-necked Raven live? 10-20 years ### How fast can White-necked Raven move? 65 km/h ### What does White-necked Raven eat? A super flexible eater, it munches on almost anything from insects and fruit to carrion! ### Where is White-necked Raven usually found? Mountain regions ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [White-necked Raven: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-necked-raven)