Read About Ravens

Birds Ravens are the largest member of the crow family. Ravens have sharp eyesight and hearing. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Birds Ravens -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Ravens belong to the order Passeriformes of the family Corvidae.

2. Size:

   Ravens are 24-inches tall. Their wingspan is 46 to 56 inches.

3. Life Span:

   In the wild forests, they can live up to 15-years.

4. Varieties:

   Ravens are a variety of the crow family.

5. Origins:

   Ravens have their origin in North America. They can be found from Alaska to south Canada.

6. Physical Traits:

   Ravens are completely black in color, with metallic shine of violet and purple color. However, these colors can be seen only under certain lighting conditions. Their bill is large and stout. They have wedge-shaped tail, which is the only thing not common with other crows.

7. Temperament:

   Ravens are very sharp and alert compared to other crows. They are fearless and can create trouble for other animals, including humans.

8. Trainability:

   Ravens are intelligent birds. They can learn anything. They can call in a variety of sounds. They can reproduce the human voice. They have a complex and large vocabulary.

Birds Ravens -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Ravens can be found at many places, like forests, mountains, desert canyons, sea blanks, and in open plains.

2. Food:

   Ravens eat rodents, grain, fruit, insects, and bird eggs. In winter, they prey upon sick and dead animals.

3. Compatibility:

   Ravens are compatible with other birds, but they may become aggressive when they have to compete for food.

Birds Ravens -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Ravens eat rodents, which is useful for farmers and others. They are useful biological scavengers.

2. Liabilities:

   Ravens do not like to come near humans. They will try to trouble you so that you will not go near them. Farmers are usually troubled by them as they eat and destroy fruits and grains on farms.

3. Health Issues:

   Ravens are generally healthy birds, but they can be affected by bird flu.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Ravens are wild birds. there is no need of any care for ravens because they never reside in human homes.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Ravens are not pet birds. They can not be kept in cages. Because of this, there are no special household needs for the raven.

Birds Ravens -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Ravens can be seen in forests and sea blanks where they seek their food. You might not see them in cities. They are not cage birds.

2. Supplies:

   Ravens are wild birds, living in forests and desert areas. They find their food by themselves. They are not dependent on any supply provided by human.

3. Expense:

   Ravens are wild birds and are not sold.