You’ll also notice that ravens have long, primary feathers that appear pointed, while crows have short primary feathers that look blunt and splayed. Next, let’s talk about the difference in wing size and shape.Īgain, because ravens are larger, they also have a wider wingspan of about 45.7 to 46.5 inches, while crows have a wingspan of around 33.5 to 39.4 inches. There is also no tuft of hair that you can find. There’s also a noticeable tuft of hair on top of their beaks.Ĭrows, on the other hand, have smaller beaks that look straighter and slimmer. But other than that, you’ll also notice that the ravens’ beaks appear to be a lot stronger and curvier. If the bird size seems to be closer to a hawk, then that might be a raven.Ĭomparing the sizes of the two birds is the easiest detail you can look at, which is perfect if ravens and crows are frequent in your area.Īnother thing you can look at is the birds’ beaks.īecause ravens are larger, it’s already a given that their bills would appear significantly larger than the crows. If you think the size is closer to a robin, then that might be a crow. Well, knowing this sizing chart, you can look at a blackbird and try to identify if its size is closer to a robin or a hawk. Why is it important to familiarize yourself with this sizing? In this group, we include the eagles, vultures, herons, and our other large birds of prey. Very Large: Finally, the very large birds grow at a length of 32 to 72 inches.Large: Our large-sized birds grow at a length of 16 to 32 inches and include our ravens.Medium: In this group are birds that grow at a length of 9 to 16 inches, including our crows.In this group, we can include our larger songbirds like the robins and jays.
Small: These birds grow at a length of 5 to 9 inches.Very small: These birds are around 3 to 5 inches and belonging to this group are our small songbirds, e.g., sparrows, chickadees, and hummingbirds.That would be impossible, and you can get hurt.Īn easy way, though, is to know what the standard sizes of birds are: Now, of course, you can’t get close to a bird and measure them exactly to know if it’s a raven or crow. Crows, on the other hand, grow at a length of 15.8 to 20.9 inches, weigh around 11.2 to 21.9 ounces, and have a wingspan of 33.5 to 39.4 inches. Ravens grow at a length of 22.1 to 27.2 inches, weigh around 24.3 to 57.3 ounces, and have a wingspan of 45.7 to 46.5 inches. If you put these two birds side by side, you’ll quickly notice that ravens are significantly bigger than crows. Probably one of the easiest factors to determine whether what you’re seeing is a raven or a crow is to look at their size. Here, we will compare ravens and crows from their size, color, bill shape, wing shape, tail shape, and other noticeable marks. Let’s start with the physical appearance of the two birds. So, if these are things you’d want to know, let’s dive into the article… Physical Appearance We’re going in-depth from discussing their difference in sizes up to how they socially interact with each other.Īnd to make this article more interesting, we’ll also tackle some interesting facts about ravens and crows. In this article, we will tackle how the raven and crow differ from each of these attributes. There are specific differences, and these differences include:
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However, although both are known for their full black color, I know many of us have had these moments, and I can’t blame you because these two are very hard to distinguish. You then start to wonder, is that a raven or a crow?
Let’s say you’re having a quiet time outside your home when suddenly a large, black bird passes by.
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