See the European RAVEN bird looks like Crow in India

See the European RAVEN bird looks like Crow in India

In Europe Ravens occur where they can find eyrie-style nest sites overlooking a large foraging area.

Scientific name is Corvus corax.

credit: third party image reference

Most Ravens are sedentary,some may disperse southwards in winter.in flight, overhead,the Raven's cruciform shape in distinctive.

credit: third party image reference.

Ravens are at their most active at the start of the breeding season,from February onwards.

Voice:-Typical call is a deep resonant 'karronk'

Length:-65cm

Wingspan:-130 to 152 cm

Weight:-900 to 1450g

Habitat:-From coast to 3000m,but not dense forest or cultivation.

Nest:-Usually high in tree.

Eggs:-4 to 6 , light blue to blue green.

Food:-Seeds and fruits; scavenges at settlement; kills animals and birds.

credit: third party image reference

The Ravens principal food is dead sheep,but it will also eat live small animals,seeds and fruits.credit: third party image reference

Long throat feathers give bearded appearance,this and heavy bill help distinguish Raven from carrion Crow.