Common Raven
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCorvidae
HabitatVaried
RangeN. Hemisphere
Length63 cm
Wingspan125 cm
Weight1200 g
DietOmnivore
About the Common Raven
One of the smartest animals. Can solve puzzles, use tools, plan ahead, and recognize human faces for years. In Norse mythology, Odin had two ravens as scouts.
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