Common raven: This spooky 'songbird' won't sing you to (permanent) sleep. When they're not rapping and tapping at chamber doors, common ravens perform impressive aerial acrobatics.

The raven was declared extirpated (locally extinct) from Ohio by 1905. Unless one is paying close attention, ravens might be easy to miss since they do very much resemble crows. However, there are ...

An adult common raven's wingspan is about 3.8 feet whereas the American crow's wingspan is about 2.8 to 3.3 feet. If you're able to get a closer look, you'll also notice differences in their beaks.

Scavengers play a vital role in nature. This Common Raven feeds on a roe deer carcass in the forest, recycling life back into the ecosystem. Raw, honest, and important — this is nature’s cleanup crew ...

The Common Raven tends to occur in more extreme environments than the crows it shares its range with. It is more likely to be found in the high Arctic or more extreme deserts.

The common raven is known to stash food in different places within its home and can recognize handlers by sight and sound. The species usually lives 10 to 15 years, but in captivity, it can live ...

Common raven movement and space use: influence of anthropogenic subsi­dies within greater sage-grouse nesting habi­tat. Ecosphere 9(7): e02348. Heinrich, B. 1988. Winter foraging at carcasses by three ...

Common raven (Corvus corax; raven) abundance and distribution have increased in western North America in recent decades, facilitated by anthropogenic subsidies and other environmental changes.

Poe, a common raven, has lived at the nature center since 2021. This Christmas, wildlife staff will guide visitors in creating gift boxes with hidden tasty treats for Poe to enjoy all season. For ...