What is a Common Raven

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Common Raven at Bryce Canyon in Utah.

Edgar, who we see when we visit Coyote Buttes North where The Wave is located.

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What is a Common Raven

Below is a transcription of the above sign found at the Valley of Fire Visitor Center.

Common Raven – Corvus corax

HABITAT

Mountains, deserts, canyons

SIZE/DESCRIPTION

21 to 27 inches (58 to 78 cm), wedge-shaped tail.

Larger than common crow, shiny black feathers, powerful beak.

FOOD

Carrion, garbage, seeds, vegetable matter

RANGE

Alaska to Mexico

ADAPTATION FOR SURVIVAL

Eats anything and everything; important in cleaning up natural environment.

A quick learner, the raven is very adaptable.

COMMENTS

A bold bird, sometimes comical in attempts to get at food source.

What is a Common Raven

Billie Hillier

I am an outdoor enthusiast who would rather be on a backcountry backpacking trip than a stroll on the beach (although I do love the beach!).

Living in Las Vegas has afforded me the opportunity to easily explore the Southwest region of the United States.

A nature lover, I am often found at the end of the pack taking photos and videos of the wildlife found on the trails. Colorful flowers, desert animals, and unusual geological rock formations are often the majority of my photos.