The differences in the American crow and the common raven are obvious when seen together. The raven weighs 2.6 pounds and has a wingspan of 53 inches.

There are some differences that will help you to decide which big black bird you’re seeing. The raven has a heavier bill and the feathers on its throat don’t lie down smoothly and look shaggy. In ...

When the babies come out, they’re vulnerable to raven predation and that actually is a problem, and people are trying to figure out ways to reduce that without necessarily shooting them.