Common Raven vs Great Cormorant
Corvus corax 对比 Phalacrocorax carbo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Raven | Great Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus corax | Phalacrocorax carbo |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Suliformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 63.0 cm (24.8 in) | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) |
| 翼展 | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) | 145.0 cm (57.1 in) |
| 体重 | 1200.0 g (42.33 oz) | 2600.0 g (91.71 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous and opportunistic — carrion, small animals, insects, eggs, grain, fruit, and human refuse. Among … | Fish caught by diving from the surface. Pursues prey underwater using powerful feet for propulsion. … |
| 产卵数 | 1-8 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Raven
Diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to deserts, mountains, forests, and coastlines. Avoids dense urban areas but thrives near human activity.
Great Cormorant
Coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Nests in colonies in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Great Cormorant
Deep, guttural grunts and 'karrr' calls at colonies. Bill-clicking and hissing in threat displays. Silent at sea. Colonial noise can be deafening during the breeding season.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Raven
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed corvid.
Great Cormorant
Very wide range across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. One of the most widespread cormorant species.
保护状况
Common Raven
Great Cormorant
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Great Cormorant
All black with a bronze-green gloss. White throat patch and white thigh patches in breeding season. Yellow-orange face patch around the bill base.
Long, hooked, dark bill with a yellow gape
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。
Great Cormorant
The great cormorant is one of the most widespread seabirds in the world. Unlike most waterbirds, cormorants lack fully waterproof plumage, leading to the iconic pose of standing with wings spread open to dry. In Asia, cormorants have been used by fishermen to catch fish for over a thousand years.