Common Raven

Common Ravens are Uncommon but increasing year round.

Habitat

Common Ravens in Western Washington are getting more widespread and filling in gap from Seattle-Olympia now starting to nest near towns, and suburbs also getting closer to cities still in prefrence for large forest lands and farmlands.

Behavior

Common Ravens are most often found in pairs or in small groups, but they roost together in large groups in winter and large congregations may form at garbage dumps and other food bonanzas. Juveniles and non-breeders sometimes forage in small groups. They are very intelligent and sometimes cooperate to flush out prey when hunting. Ravens usually feed on the ground but will also feed in trees, often raiding other birds' nests. One of their many calls is a deep, distinctive croaking, often given in flight.