Species · GBIF taxon 2482492
Common Raven
Corvus coraxAlso known as Northern Raven, Western Raven
Common ravens are exceptionally intelligent, highly adaptable songbirds known for their complex problem-solving skills and spectacular aerial acrobatics. Mated pairs defend large territories together for life, using an immense vocabulary of gurgles, croaks, and metallic clicks to communicate. These resourceful birds thrive in almost any environment, from arid deserts to frozen tundras, often working in pairs to outsmart larger predators for food.
IntelligentAdaptableMonogamous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Carrion
- Small Rodents
- Insects
Predators
- Golden Eagle
- Great Horned Owl
- Coyote
ThreatsSecondary poisoning, vehicle collisions, and habitat loss
HabitatsForests, deserts, mountains, tundra, coastal cliffs, and urban areas
Life span10 to 15 years in the wild, occasionally over 20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- SpeciesCorvus corax
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Possesses a powerful beak and may defend nests aggressively; observe from a respectful distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for vocalizations: Distinguish them from crows by their deep, hollow croaking calls.
- Watch the tail: Look for a wedge-shaped tail in flight, unlike the squared tail of a crow.
- Observe aerial play: Look for pairs performing synchronized dives, rolls, and mid-air somersaults.
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Close Relative Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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