These black birds may look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
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Common Raven
Common Raven.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
If you’ve been telling your friends about joining the Year of the Bird, you may be seen as a bit of an expert and expected to answer their bird questions. One of the most popular? Is that large, black bird a raven or a crow?

Well, we’re here to help. Check out our videos, audio clips, photos, and tips—and from here on out, you’ll be able to tell these two common species apart with ease. 
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