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Common raven
Corvus corax, Linnaeus, 1758
Ravens are the most intelligent birds in the world. They are able to use the knowledge gained earlier, e.g. use sticks or wire to draw food from places that are difficult to reach. Like other corvids, they can imitate the sounds from their environment, including even human speech. They feed mainly on carrion, acting as cleaners in our environment.
Distribution: Northern Hemisphere, a large part of Eurasia, North and Central America, North Africa
male / female
body length: 55–65 cm
wingspan: 115–130 cm
body mass: 0,8–1,63 kg