Brown-necked Raven

A Desert Raven pair in Al- Fayyūm

The Desert Raven ( Corvus ruficollis ) is a species of the genus Corvus in the family Corvidae ( Corvidae ). He sees the Ravens very similar and is in the field can hardly be distinguished from him.

Appearance

The Desert Raven is 48-56 inches long and has a wingspan of up to 120 centimeters. He has a slender beak, which is often kept slightly obliquely downward in flight. The bronze brown neck can only be seen up close. Often from below the bright contrasting legs visible. The Desert Raven has a shorter tail and narrower hand wing than the Raven.

Distribution and habitat

The breeding range of the Wüstenrabens extends across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia. He lives in deserts, rocky wadis or on hillsides.

Behavior

Desert ravens build their nests in tree tops, mostly in acacia or pistachios, or in rock walls, mud houses or masts. If you have no other choice on the ground. Since he is very shy and wary, one can not approach him often so far that coloring details are visible. It is an annual bird.

Voice

Its cries sound like a crow " krri - uh " and is not as deep as that of the Kolkrabens, but reminiscent of the Rook.