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©Margaret Holland
Raven
Scientific name: Corvus corax
The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 64cmWingspan: 1.3m
Weight: 1.1-1.3kg
Average lifespan: 10-15 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).