The Common Raven is a large all-black passerine bird. Common Ravens can live up to 21 years in the wild, an unlikely lifespan for a passerine bird. Part of their success as a species is due to their omnivorous diet. Some notable feats of problem-solving provide evidence that the common raven is unusually intelligent.
Fun Fact In recent years, biologists have recognized that birds engage in play. Juvenile Common Ravens are among the most playful of bird species. They have been observed to slide down snowbanks, apparently purely for fun. They even engage in games with other species, such as playing catch-me-if-you-can with wolves, otters and dogs. Common Ravens are known for spectacular aerobatic displays, such as flying in loops or interlocking talons with each other in flight.