Common Raven Corvus corax

Identification
This large corvid has a wedge shaped tail and deep croaking call. It is larger than the crow.

Location
Rare visitor

Size
24 to 48 ounces

Diet
It feeds on carrion insects and small animals.

Habitat
It occurs rarely in Ohio.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It is intelligent and forms long term pair bonds. It is active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in cliffs and forests.

Population
The population is not established in Ohio.

History
It was historically absent but now appears occasionally.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It is one of the most intelligent birds.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Carrion insects small animals | Forests cliffs mountains | Scattered sightings