What is the diffrence between a crow and raven?
The raven is often confused with its close relative, the crow, but there are major differences between the two species that are especially apparent when crows and ravens are seen together. Ravens are much bulkier than crows, being over twice their weight, and more hawk-like in appearance and habit. Ravens have a massive bill that equips them better for predation and scavenging. The raven’s head profile with a large, bulky bill and shaggy throat are characteristic field marks. In flight, ravens also have a more elongated appearance with a longer, wedge-shaped tail, proportionally longer wings, and a long head and bill. Their longer wings are even evident when ravens are standing or walking. They can be recognized by their distinctive head profile or flight silhouette alone. By contrast, crows seem to have broader wings and shorter, squared-off tails. Side by side, crows are much sleeker than the more robust ravens. Ravens are better equipped and more likely to soar than are crows, using
