Common raven
The common raven (Corvus corax) is a large, widespread corvid recognized by its intelligence, adaptability, and deep croaking call.
Corvidae: A family of birds that includes crows, ravens, jays, and magpies. The common raven belongs to this family of notably varied, intelligent birds.
Raven problem-solving: The flexible use of learning and inference by ravens to solve novel tasks. Experiments show ravens can solve problems involving tools, food, and delayed rewards.
Raven conservation: The protection and management of common raven populations and their habitats. Despite their broad range, local populations face habitat change and management pressures.
Aesop's Fables: A traditional collection of brief moral tales attributed to the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop. The fable of the crow and the pitcher is often retold with a raven.
American crow: A widespread North American corvid, Corvus brachyrhynchos, smaller than the common raven. Its size, call, and tail shape help distinguish it from a common raven.
Corvus: A genus of birds that includes crows and ravens. This genus places the common raven among closely related crows.
Food caching: The storage of food in concealed locations for later consumption. Ravens hide food and can adjust caching behavior to social circumstances.
Predator-prey relationship: An ecological interaction in which one organism hunts and consumes another. Ravens prey on eggs and young animals as well as scavenging carcasses.
Raven in Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest: A prominent trickster and creator figure in traditions of several Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. Raven stories draw on the bird's intelligence and distinctive presence.
Carrion crow: A black corvid, Corvus corone, native to parts of Europe and Asia. It resembles the common raven but is smaller and belongs to a different species.