The Raven is also known as the Common Raven and is the largest member of the Crow family. Ravens can be seen at the Tower of London, but it is not very common to see Ravens in the centre of cities because they usually live in parks or in large natural spaces not too far away from cities or towns. Most Ravens prefer to live in wooded areas that have large open land nearby or near to coastal cliffs.

The Raven is an all black bird which means its beak, legs and feet are black too. Sometimes the Raven’s black feathers look like they have a purplish or reddish sheen to them, especially in strong light. This black bird can be recognised because it has shaggy feathers on its throat.

Ravens mainly forage the ground for food such as small mammals and dead animals. They also eat insects and blowfly maggots that can be found in dead meat. Ravens are sociable birds that can often be seen flying in pairs or in flocks. Raven flocks are usually family groups which stay together for many years. Ravens tend be to be very aerobatic in the sky and sometimes they will even turn over on their backs to fly.