Is it a Crow or a Raven?

Crow or Raven?

Did you know that a raven and crow are different birds?

Here are some differences:

Ravens are larger than crows.  A raven is about the size of a hawk and a crow about the size of a pigeon.

A crow's tail is a more rounded, fan shape while a raven's tail is a more pointed, wedge shape.

A raven weighs about 4 times more than a crow.

Crows are about 17 inches long while a raven is usually between 24 and 27 inches long.

The wingspan of a crow is about 2.5 feet while a raven's is 3.5 to 4 feet.

The beaks of the two birds are also different:  a raven's beak is curved.

The sounds that the two birds make are also different:  the crow makes a caw sound while a raven makes a croaking sound.

So what bird is this:  crow or raven?

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