Common Raven
Corvus corax
Summary 7
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. There are at least eight subspecies with little variation in appearance, although recent research has demonstrated significant genetic differences among populations from various regions. It is one of the two largest corvids, alongside the thick-billed raven, and is possibly the heaviest
Lifespan, longevity, and ageing 8
Maximum longevity: 69 years (captivity)
Observations: One captive specimen reportedly survived to 69 years of age (Holmes and Ottinger 2003). The lifespan of ravens in captivity, however, could be above 70 years with one anecdotal report of one raven living up to 80 years of age in captivity. In the wild, most ravens are short-lived with the record being held by a 21.9 year-old individual (http://www.euring.org/data_and_codes/longevity.htm).
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