Raven Silhouette
by Jeff Goulden
Title
Raven Silhouette
Artist
Jeff Goulden
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Common Raven (Corvus corax), is a large black bird widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed of all corvids. The success of the common raven as a species is probably due to their omnivorous diet. They are very versatile and opportunistic in finding food. They will feed on dead animals, insects, grains, berries, fruit, small animals and human food waste. There is considerable evidence that the raven is unusually intelligent. They can solve problems, engage in play, make and use tools. They have been observed breaking off tree twigs and playing socially with them. Ravens can mimic sounds from their environment including other bird songs and even human speech. The raven looks like its cousin the crow except it is much larger, has a bigger and heavier beak and shaggy feathers around its throat. Common ravens can thrive in varied climates. This species has the largest range of any member of the genus. Their preferred habitat is wooded areas with open land nearby. The raven has a special place in Native American culture. Southwestern tribes like the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni consider the raven to be a bird of creation that brings sunlight to their people. This common raven was silhouetted during sunset in a tree on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
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November 1st, 2021
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