Common Raven

Cute bird Common Raven

The Common Raven is an all-black bird from the crow family and is widespread across the northern hemisphere. Common Ravens live about 10 to 15 years in the wild although some have been recorded to reach 40 years. They have remarkable problem-solving skills and are considered highly intelligent. Common Ravens usually travel in pairs, although young birds may form flocks.

Latin name:	Corvus corax
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Corvidae
Also Called:	Northern Raven
Size:	22 to 27 inches (56 to 69 cm) in length
International names:
Ravn (Danish)
Raaf (Dutch)
Korppi (Finnish)
Grand Corbeau (French)
Kolkrabe (German)
Corvo Imperiale (Italian)
Ravn (Norwegian)
Kruk (Polish)
Corvo-comum (Portuguese)
Cuervo Común (Spanish)
Korp (Swedish)