Corvids

Common Raven

Corvus corax

A large, entirely black corvid with a thick bill, shaggy throat feathers, and a wedge-shaped tail in flight. Ravens are among the most intelligent birds, capable of problem-solving and play.

Current regional viewing notes

Ubiquitous in Hoonah; found around the harbor, downtown, forest edges, and beaches throughout Southeast Alaska.

Dataset note: This legacy field can be specific to Southeast Alaska/Hoonah and is not a complete statewide range statement.

Habitat

Forests, coastlines, towns, and open areas; highly adaptable to all habitats.

Diet

Omnivorous — carrion, fish, insects, berries, garbage, eggs, and small animals.

Natural history note

In Tlingit culture, Raven is a central figure — the creator and trickster who brought light to the world by stealing the sun.