Common Raven

Corvus corax

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Brief #

Heavy black beak, shaggy feathers around the throat and above the beak.

Sounds #

Call

Synonyms #

  • Cuervo grande (Spanish)
  • Corvo carnazal (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Raven is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
Find out more about IUCN's Red List program here

Description #

Heavy black beak, shaggy feathers around the throat and above the beak, and a wedge-shaped tail

Measurements #

Length: 54 - 67 cm
Wingspan: 1.15 - 1.5 m
Weight: 0.69 - 2 kg

Similar species #