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Least ConcernCrows
Common Raven
The UK's largest corvid, with a massive bill, shaggy throat feathers and a deep, croaking voice. Ravens are highly intelligent, playful and increasingly seen in towns.
Corvus corax
Coastal Uplands Woodland Farmland Urban
Size
54-67 cm
Wingspan
115-130 cm
Weight
0.6-1.5 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Carrion, small mammals, birds, eggs, insects, grain and scraps; highly opportunistic.
Song & Call
A deep, resonant 'kronk-kronk' call, often given in flight.
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Speed
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Recording by Benjamin Mayer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- All-black with oily sheen
- Massive bill
- Shaggy throat feathers
- Wedge-shaped tail
Conservation
Least Concern
Recovering after historical persecution; now breeds in many upland and coastal areas.
