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Raven
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(Corvus corax)
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Family: Crows and Ravens
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Top Products From BirdStoppers To Repel Ravens:
Super BirdXPeller PRO: Programmable species-specific bird repeller
BirdXPeller PRO: Programmable Species-Specific Bird Repeller
BirdShield: Biodegradable Food-Grade Spray Repellent for Crops
Ultrason X: First-ever ultrasonic repeller for exteriors
BirdNet: Seals Entries and Blocks Access to Convenient Roosts
ScareCrow: Motion Activated Sprinkler Pest and Animal Repeller
Polycarbonate SPIKES Needle Strips: Eliminate Roosting Surfaces
Terror Eyes: "Moving Eye" Holographic Repeller
Irri-Tape: Holographic iridescent distraction foil to drive away birds
Stainless Steel SPIKES Needle Strips: Eliminates Roosting Surfaces
Description:
Common ravens are one of the most widespread, naturally occurring birds worldwide. The raven is a large, entirely black bird with a wedge-shaped tail. They have a well-developed ruff of feathers on the throat, which are called 'hackles' and are used often social communication. These are the largest passerines.
Damage:
Ravens are frequently a big agricultural pest bird due to their fondness for corn and other farm crops and have been accused of killing or maiming small livestock, but they are a minor urban pest compared to the pigeon, starling or house sparrow. They may also negatively affect conservation efforts aimed at desert tortoises, sandhill cranes, and California condors. These birds can overwhelm trees, creating a lot of noise and harassing people and animals in the vicinity which can be a nuisance to the suburban resident. Furthermore, like any pest bird, dropping buildup can lead to structural damage from the uric acid while also posing a health risk due to the harborage of disease.
How To Control Infestations:
It is possible to drive away large flocks of Ravens and other crows with audio-visual scare devices such as the BirdXPeller Pro or Ultrason X unit combined with visual scare devices like Terror Eyes holographic balloon and Irri-Tape iridescent foil. To maximize effectiveness, hang visual products in trees before beginning an aural campaign. They can be kept off ledges using Bird Spikes or Bird-Shield biodegradable food spray. BirdNet netting will exclude ravens completely from most areas. See our complete list below of recommended audio and visual deterrent methods that can be effective against ravens.
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Call:
Croaking drawling croooaaak or cur-ruk or metallic tok.
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FAST FACTS
Height/Weight:
16” - 32” / 24 - 57 oz.
Life Span:
2-13 years in wild; > 44 in captivity
Flight Speed:
25-32 mph
Food:
Scavenger, eats almost anything: carrion, insects, snakes, human food scraps, eggs, & garbage
Habitat:
Treeless tundra, seacoasts, open riverbanks, rocky cliffs, mountain forests, plains, deserts, and scrubby woodlands, urban areas
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