7.) Common Ravens are highly skilled aerialists, able to do rolls and somersaults and even fly upside down for more than half ...

The common raven (Corvus corax) is a species of the genus Corvus and is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. These birds ...

The stately Raven has garnered many connotations over the years, chief among them are for the bird’s intelligence. Additionally, this largest of songbirds is also known for is aerobic alacrity - ...

Common ravens are entirely black, right down to the legs, eyes and beak. Not just large but massive, with a thick neck, shaggy throat feathers, and a bowie knife of a beak. In flight, ravens have long ...

In Colorado’s mountains, really big black birds are either American crows or common ravens, both of which can be found year-round throughout the state and both of which are often mistaken for the ...

Despite their negative reputation, the birds are usually not a problem in home landscapes and are eager to dine on insects, ...

Outside the lab and the library, I'm an avid birdwatcher. Since I'm not always the most dedicated when it comes to reading papers to generate new content, I think a weekly bird post will liven things ...

Common ravens, Corvus corax, were formerly known as northern ravens. They are magnificent birds: large, glossy, black, intelligent and playful, that are not to be confused with their cousins, American ...

A raven's been hanging around the neighborhood. This is unexpected, though it's not unprecedented. Ravens are at least casual winter visitors here. Last winter, I saw a raven along state Highway 20 ...

The search for Common Ravens: In May of 2002, I wrote a column in which I explained to “Connie” that Cape Cod has plenty of crows, but no ravens. It is thought we did have ravens in the 1600s, but ...

Birds such as crows and ravens may have a bad rap thanks to superstitions and negative portrayals in popular culture, but they offer a lot more than fodder for scary stories. In fact, they're ...