Northern Raven
Corvus corax · Crows, Jays, and Magpies
The Northern Raven is a large, intelligent corvid with a deep, resonant voice often heard as a "gronk-gronk." They are known for their playful and curious nature, engaging in aerial acrobatics and problem-solving. Their entirely black plumage often shows a purplish-blue sheen in good light.
Resident56-69 cmDeep croaksOmnivore
26 calls·first heard Jun 20·last 47d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · summer
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How to know it
- Large, all-black bird with a thick bill and shaggy throat feathers.
- Wedge-shaped tail visible in flight, unlike the fan-shaped tail of crows.
- Often seen soaring high, performing barrel rolls and other aerial displays.