The birds may form large flocks of over several hundred individuals during their autumnal migration. Many cultures have regarded the raven as an omen of death, pestilence and disease. The raven is the largest member of the Crow Family . The raven has a large, complex and varied vocabularty. Ravens consume carrion and will even prey upon sick and injured animals.
Male ravens are larger than females.
Habitat Found in a variety of habitats, from treeless tundra to coastal sea banks, rocky cliffs, mountain forests, desert canyons, to open plains. When approaching dead animals, often the raven will land a short distance away, then hop forward or sideways to the carcass. The birds nest in a variety of locations. In southern Utah, ravens build large stick nests in a variety of locations, depending upon their nesting territory. Many nest sites are in alcoves or large fractures in cliff walls, or on protected ledges that are well shaded.