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The
raven is a large, black crow-like scavenger.
Ravens
mate for life. They usually nest in dense forests
or on rocky coasts. The nest, built in trees
or on cliffs, is made of sticks
and lined with fur, moss,
and lichens. The female lays four to seven greenish eggs with brown spots.
Both parents feed the young.
he
common raven, found throughout Asia,
Europe, and North Africa, grows more than 24 inches (60 cm) in length. Its
glossy black plumage has a bluish sheen.
Ravens
belong to the genus Corvus of the crow family, Corvidae. The common raven is
C. corax.
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