Chihuahuan Raven

50 cm (19-20") Common in desert areas, scrubby grasslands, farmlands near Mexican border. Southcentral United States.

White at base of neck feathers difficult to see. Told from crows by thicker bill, wedge-shape tail and voice. Best told from Common Raven, in their narrow range of overlap, by voice.

Was called White-necked Raven.

Song: low croak but higher pitched than Common Raven.

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Credit: George Brett

Credit: Eugene Beckes

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Chihuahuan Raven distribution map

Chihuahuan Raven winter distribution map