Ravens have shaggier feathers around their bill and on their neck, which can puff out when the bird vocalizes. The feathers around a crow’s head are smooth and neat. Ravens and crows have ...

Crows and ravens are often confused with each other. In comparison, there are enough similarities in physical features and terminology to believe that these birds are, in fact, the same.

Though similar in appearance to the American crow, the common raven (Corvus corax) is distinguished by its large size, fluffy neck feathers, and long, thick beak. The ubiquitous raven croak can carry ...