Poe (Common raven)
Corvus corax
Ravens
are fairly large birds with long, heavy bills that are bulkier looking compared
to the American crow. Ravens can have
shaggy, fluffy feathers near the beak and throat adding to their bulky look. They have a wedge-shaped tail in flight
rather than a fan-shaped tail like crows.
Ravens produce a low, drawn-out guttural croak. They live in a variety of habitats—foothills,
deserts, and other rugged areas.
Poe is the younger of our two ravens. When he was brought to Critter Creek, we suspected that he had been hit by a car. He is a poor flier and cannot be released. He lives with Edgar and the two enjoy rearranging whatever is moveable in their enclosure. Poe is more approachable, though both are wary of people.