Book 31, Question 145
Crow or raven: which one is it?
Crows and ravens look alike at first, but you can tell them apart.
Ravens are bigger, with a thicker bill and shaggy throat feathers. Their tails look like a wedge when flying, while a crow’s tail looks more like a fan. Ravens have a deeper, croaky voice, and a crow says “caw.” Ravens often soar, but crows mostly flap.
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Quick answers
Crow or raven: which one is it?
Ravens, however, have longer middle feathers in their tails, so their tail appears wedge-shaped when open.
Source: Audubon
More fun facts
- Ravens often travel in pairs, while crows are seen in larger groups.
- The crow’s tail feathers are basically the same length, so when the bird spreads its tail, it opens like a fan.
- Ravens ride the thermals and soar, whereas crows do more flapping.
- Common Ravens are much less common than American Crows in the Eastern United States.
Sources: Audubon