Book 31, Question 145 · Video
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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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Crow or raven: which one is it?
The Big Idea
Big black birds look alike at first. Is it a crow or a raven? Let's learn the clues!
Size and Bill
Step one: Size and Bill. Ravens are bigger than crows, with a thicker bill. They also have shaggy throat feathers that puff out when they call.
Tail Shapes
Step two: Tail Shapes. When flying, a raven's tail looks like a wedge. A crow's tail looks more like a fan.
Voices and Flight
Step three: Voices and Flight. Ravens have a deep, croaky voice, while a crow says caw. Ravens often soar and even tumble in the air, but crows mostly flap.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Ravens are bigger. Wedge or fan. Croak or caw. Soar or flap.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A raven is about as big as a hawk. Ravens croak deeply. Crow tails look like fans. Ravens have shaggy throats.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Look up photos of a crow and a raven. Make a two-column chart. Compare size, bill, tail shape, and voice. Fill in each row. Which clue is easiest to spot?
Outro
Ravens are bigger than crows, with thicker bills and shaggy throats. In flight, a raven's tail looks like a wedge and a crow's like a fan, ravens croak while crows caw, and ravens soar more. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!