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D & D Wildlife Photography
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The Common Raven is a member of a family of birds known as the Corvidae, which includes jays, crows, and magpies and is found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere in many types of habitats. Ravens are the largest species of songbird and the largest all-black bird in America. They have large, stout bills, shaggy throat feathers, and wedge-shaped tails, visible best when in flight.Ravens often form loose flocks during the day and congregate for roosting at night.
Ravens build their large stick nests in trees, on utility poles and on rocky ledges and cliffs. They feed primarily on carrion, but also eats insects, seeds, fruits, eggs, nestlings and small animals. Ravens lay 3 to 7 greenish colored eggs that are spotted with brown.
Length: 24 inches
Wingspan: 53 inches
Habitat: Mountains, deserts, coastal areas.
Voice: A low, drawn-out croak--a raspy "cr-r-rock" or "prruk."
Other Behavior: Voracious, belligerent and amazingly intelligent. Capable of awesome displays of aerial gymnastics and can be distinguished from hawks by its wedge-shaped tail.
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