Common Raven

Corvus corax

Class

Aves

Order

passeriformes

Family

corvidae

Genus

corvus

Covered in all jet-black feathers, the Common Raven is a large bird that is easy to detect. In a plethora of other habitats, including human inhabited areas, Common Raven's confidently search many different types of food. These clever birds have been obsered solve new problems and have an understanding of cause and effect. They have also been seen dropping objects to catch in the air for play.

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