Thick-billed Raven

Erzrabe (Corvus crassirostris )

The Erzrabe (Corvus crassirostris ) is considered together with the Ravens as the largest songbird ( 60-64 cm length).

Appearance

Unmistakable is the horn attachment on the bill, which makes this appear to be particularly thick. The beak has a white dot at the top. Up to an additional white patch on the back of the head to the nape of the Erzrabe is completely schwarzgefiedert.

Dissemination

The distribution area of Erzraben is located in Ethiopia and Eritrea, he also comes sporadically before in Sudan and Somalia.

Habitat

The habitat of the Erzraben extends over the mountains and high plateaus 1500-2400 m, rarely up to 4000 m above sea level. N. N.

Food and foraging

The Erzrabe eats insect larvae from cattle dung, carrion, battle and other human waste.

Behavior

The Erzrabe nests in trees and on cliffs and builds its nests with sticks. It lays three to five eggs, which were found from December to February.