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Is it a Raven or Crow


Thanks

Here's another one. But it looks different than the 1st one.

This message was edited Apr 11, 2009 2:51 PM

The proportionally-smaller bill and squared-off tail (vs. wedge-shaped in ravens) say they are both crows, presumably American, although Fish Crow also occurs in your area. Difficult to distinguish other than by size when seen together, or by calls. (EDIT: That is, American and Fish Crow are hard to distinguish unless seen together (size) or by calls.)

This message was edited Apr 17, 2009 8:16 PM

Hard to judge sizes, but I'd hazard a guess at American Crow for the first, and Fish Crow for the second.

Raven is a BIG bird - as large as (or slightly larger than) a Red-tailed Hawk.

Resin

Thanks for the help

Al

Another thing which easily sets ravens apart from crows is the fact that ravens have feathers which project from the base of the beak to as much as half the length of that beak. The beak falsely appears to be supporting a growth of feathers! Not!!! It is an illusion. Check your field guide and you shall see for yourself. This makes identification a snap.