Species of the week:Common Raven

Species of the week:
Common Raven(Corvus corax)

1. The common Raven is found all across the northern Hemisphere and it's considered the most widespread corvid species.
2. It has an omnivorous diet, mostly scavenging depending on the region.
3. They have a wingspan of about 100-150 cm and weight from 0.69 to 2kg.
4. Ravens tend to nest for life with the same partner on the same region.
5. Breeding pairs obtain their own territory first and then begin nest building. They will defend their territory fiercely.
6. Eggs are laid in late February and chick fledge about 10-15 days after the eggs are laid.  
7. The chicks will stay with their parents for about 6 months before moving on.
8. Ravens have about 15-30 different vocalizations recorded.
9. Ravens seem to posses an ability for problem solving,insight and imitation. They appear to have identified wolf howls and often follow wolves to kills in order to scavenge.
10. Ravens are one of the few animals to make their own toys as it has been observed that they break twigs to make their own toys.