Brown-necked Raven
Corvus ruficollis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Corvidae
About
The brown-necked raven is a larger bird than the carrion crow though not as large as the common raven. It has similar proportions to the common raven but the bill is not so large or deep and the wings tend to be a little more pointed in profile. The head and throat are a distinct brownish-black giving the bird its English name, while the rest of the plumage is black glossed with purple, blue or purplish-blue. Like the common raven, thick-billed raven and white-necked raven, it is one of the larger raven species. The feathers of this species often fade quite quickly to a brownish black and the bird can look distinctly brown by the time it moults. The feet, legs and bill are black. The dwarf raven was formerly considered a subspecies but this bird now appears to be closer to the pied crow than this species.
Fun Fact
It has similar proportions to the common raven but the bill is not so large or deep and the wings tend to be a little more pointed in profile.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in a predominantly desert environment visiting oases and palm groves.
Diet
Food consists of a wide range of items, including carrion, snakes, locusts and other grasshoppers, stranded fish (in coastal areas), grain stolen from bags, dates and other fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance