Traits: Large, black bird with wedge-shaped tail; broad wings; heavy bill.

Habitat: Forests, shrublands, tundra, wetlands; builds a stick nest on cliffs or in trees.

Foods: Small mammals, birds, berries, carrion (dead animals), eggs and young of other birds

Eaten by: Crows, marten, jays, or other predators may take eggs.

Do You Know? Ravens are very intelligent. They often work cooperatively to "steal" food from large predators and pets.