Common Raven vs Small Crow
Corvus corax 对比 Corvus samarensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Raven | Small Crow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus corax | Corvus samarensis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| 体长 | 63.0 cm (24.8 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) | — |
| 体重 | 1200.0 g (42.33 oz) | 231.1 g (8.15 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous and opportunistic — carrion, small animals, insects, eggs, grain, fruit, and human refuse. Among … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 1-8 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Body Length
Common Raven
63.0 cm
Small Crow
—
翼展
Common Raven
130.0 cm
Small Crow
—
体重
Common Raven
1200.0 g
Small Crow
231.1 g
Habitat Comparison
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
Common Raven
鸣唱
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.
Small Crow
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Raven
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed corvid.
Small Crow
保护状况
Least Concern
Common Raven
Not Evaluated
Small Crow
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Raven
羽毛
All black with a glossy purplish-blue iridescent sheen. Shaggy throat hackles, long wedge-shaped tail, and large robust build distinguish it from crows.
喙
Large, powerful, curved black bill
Small Crow
About These Birds
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。