Raven
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For other uses, see Raven (disambiguation).
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Raven is the common name given to several large black birds of the genus Corvus. Other birds in the same genus are the smaller crows, jackdaws, and rooks.
In much of Europe and North America, raven is used as a synonym for the widespread Common Raven, and much of the literature and culture surrounding ravens refers to that species.
Ravens have high bird intelligence and are perhaps the smartest birds.[1] Their intelligence might be on par with canids like wolves.[2]
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[edit] Species
- Common Raven (C. corax)
- Australian Raven (C. coronoides)
- Forest Raven (C. tasmanicus)
- Little Raven (C. mellori)
- Thick-billed Raven (C. crassirostris)
- White-necked Raven (C. albicollis)
- Brown-necked Raven (C. ruficollis)
- Chihuahuan Raven (C. cryptoleucos)
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Cornell Lab of Ornithology. All about birds: Raven. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
- ^ PBS. Raven. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
[edit] External links
- Raven videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Care of Ravens in captivity.
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