What Kind Of Bird Did Noah Release From The Ark When The Rain Stopped?
You could be forgiven for thinking that it was a dove that Noah released from the ark when the rain stopped. However, it wasn’t the dove. The bird Noah was said to have released from the ark was the raven. The raven is the common name given to several large black birds and there are several species including; the common raven, the Australian raven, the forest raven, the thick-billed raven and the white-necked raven. Ravens can be found in most climates and range from the Arctic to the Deserts. Most ravens prefer wooded areas or costal regions for nesting and feeding. In highly populated areas such as California, ravens take advantage of the waste food supply and many cities have seen an increase in the species. However, the ravens’ population in many parts of Europe have been greatly reduced by humans because they are seen as pests. Much of the raven behaviour is believed to be related to mating and reproduction. Juniors begin to court at an early age and despite their appearance, they
