Common Raven

Common Ravens sometimes drop objects and catch them again in midair. Rolls and sudden dives are also part of their playful flying.

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Aerial Rolls
A rolling movement performed during acrobatic flight.
Aerobatics
Acrobatic flight including rolls and dives.
Billboards
Human structures that may hold raven nests.
Bones
Material sometimes incorporated in a nest.
Bridges
Structures used as nest sites.
Cooperation
Ravens can cooperate to solve new challenges.
Curiosity
Young ravens examine unfamiliar objects while learning about their surroundings.
Garbage
Refuse that can supply food.
Ice Floes
Floating ice is among the many habitats used by ravens.
Landfill
A concentrated feeding site where ravens may gather.
Nest Basket
The woven structure formed from large sticks.
Object Play
Dropping and catching objects in midair.
Pet Food
Human-provided food the raven may take opportunistically.
Rock Overhang
Shelter above many cliff nests.
Wire
A human-made material sometimes used in nest construction.