American Crow vs Common Raven
Corvus brachyrhynchos 对比 Corvus corax
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Crow | Common Raven |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Corvus corax |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 63.0 cm (24.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) |
| 体重 | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 1200.0 g (42.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Omnivorous and opportunistic — carrion, small animals, insects, eggs, grain, fruit, and human refuse. Among … |
| 产卵数 | 3-7 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Common Raven
Diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to deserts, mountains, forests, and coastlines. Avoids dense urban areas but thrives near human activity.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Common Raven
Highly varied: deep resonant 'kraa-kraa-kraa', hollow 'tok-tok', liquid 'klonk', and wing-whooshing. Among the most intelligent corvid callers; uses calls contextually in groups.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Common Raven
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed corvid.
保护状况
American Crow
Common Raven
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Common Raven
All black with a glossy purplish-blue iridescent sheen. Shaggy throat hackles, long wedge-shaped tail, and large robust build distinguish it from crows.
Large, powerful, curved black bill
Key Differences
- • Weight: Common Raven (1200g) vs American Crow (450g)
- • Length: Common Raven (63 cm) vs American Crow (45 cm)
- • Wingspan: Common Raven (130 cm) vs American Crow (99 cm)
- • Habitat: Common Raven prefers Diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to deserts, mountains, f; American Crow prefers Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, subu
About These Birds
American Crow
美洲乌鸦（学名Corvus brachyrhynchos）是北美最常见、最广为人知的智慧鸟类之一。研究表明乌鸦能记住人脸，并在鸟类中表现出最高水平的工具使用能力。体全黑，成群活动。属鸦科（Corvidae），杂食性，高度适应人类环境。
Common Raven
渡鸦（Corvus corax）— 广泛分布于北半球的最大雀形目鸟类。以高度智慧著称，能使用工具并解决问题。