I see them as flexible, adaptive, and curious birds that incite intelligence. I like how they seem to have a thirst for knowledge, always testing out new things for advantages and efficiency. And I prefer to see the raven in the compassionate light as the Athapaskan people do, dropping good fortune when it is needed or deserved. They talk to Raven the same way we pray to God. While it's undeniable that crows and ravens are birds of mystery, surprisingly, scientific study of these creatures is limited at best, although recent interest has spurred.
Ravens understandably are a tough research subject.
They are witty, secretive, have large ranges, and are usually in mountainous terrain that is difficult to traverse. Yet, subjected to obvious prejudices and most just don't find them to be a charismatic research subject. Scientists, however, are starting to ackknowledge the intrigue of crows, as well as their experimental potential. More and more studies and writings are surfacing from the scientific community on these Corvids. Yet, even though such studies can provide insights into the essence of these animals, often more questions become apparent rather than answers.