What Is the Largest Raven

Thick-billed ravenFamily:CorvidaeGenus:CorvusSpecies:C. crassirostrisBinomial name

What is the largest crow or raven?

The two biggest differences between crows and ravens are their size and their sounds. Ravens are the larger of the two, with wingspans around 45 inches. Crows have smaller wingspans, with bodies around the size of pigeons. Crows and ravens are both very vocal.

What is the largest corvid?

The largest corvids are the common raven (Corvus corax) and the thick-billed raven (Corvus crassirostris), both of which regularly exceed 1,400 grams (3.1 pounds) and 65 cm (26 in).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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