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  2. Common raven - Wikipedia

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    Subadult ravens roost together at night, but usually forage alone during the day. However, when one discovers a large carcass guarded by a pair of adult ravens, the unmated raven will return to the roost and communicate the find. The following day, a flock of unmated ravens will fly to the carcass and chase off the adults.

  3. Australian raven - Wikipedia

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    The Australian raven (Corvus coronoides) is a passerine corvid bird native to Australia. Measuring 46–53 centimetres (18–21 in) in length, it has an all-black plumage, beak and mouth, as well as strong, greyish-black legs and feet. The upperparts of its body are glossy, with a purple-blue, greenish sheen; its black feathers have grey bases.

  4. Common raven physiology - Wikipedia

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    The common raven (Corvus corax), also known as the northern raven, is a large, all-black passerine bird. Found across the Northern Hemisphere , it is the most widely distributed of all corvids . Their Northern range encompasses Arctic and temperate regions of Eurasia and North America, and they reach as far South as Northern Africa and Central ...

  5. Glossary of bird terms - Wikipedia

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    A juvenile bird during the period it is venturing from or has left the nest and is learning to run and fly; a young bird during the period immediately after fledging, when it is still dependent upon parental care and feeding. [213] flight Most birds can fly, which distinguishes them from almost all other vertebrate classes (cf. bats and ...

  6. Bird anatomy - Wikipedia

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    The carpus and metacarpus form the "wrist" and "hand" of the bird, and the digits are fused together. The bones in the wing are extremely light so that the bird can fly more easily. The hips consist of the pelvis, which includes three major bones: the ilium (top of the hip), ischium (sides of hip), and pubis (front of the hip).

  7. Forest raven - Wikipedia

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    Forest ravens forage in pairs or groups of up to ten birds, though they may gather in much larger numbers if there is an abundant food source, such as a large carcass, rubbish, or insect swarm. [35] The species is attracted to areas where people have discarded excess food, such as rubbish tips, picnic grounds, parks, gardens, and roads. [ 24 ]

  8. Controversial holding, pass interference calls in Bills ...

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    A pair of calls had fans and players from both teams up in arms during the first half of Buffalo's 27-25 win. The first questionable call took place in the first quarter with the game tied 7-7.

  9. Cultural depictions of ravens - Wikipedia

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    All the people asked Raven to persuade Seagull to open it and release the light. Despite begging, demanding, flattering, and trying to trick him into opening the box, Seagull still refused. Finally, Raven became angry and frustrated, and stuck a thorn in Seagull's foot. Raven pushed the thorn in deeper until the pain caused Seagull to drop the box.