telling the difference crows and ravens
Courtesy of WDFW.) Ravens differ from crows in appearance by their larger bill, tail shape, flight pattern and by their large size. Ravens are as big as Red-tailed Hawks, and crows are about the size of pigeons. The raven is all black, has a 3.5-4 ft wingspan and is around 24-27 inches from head to tail. The crow is also black, has a 2.5 ft wingspan and is about 17 inches long.
Some tips for identifying crows: 1  Shorter, more rounded tails and slimmer beaks than ravens. 2  Broader, shorter, and less pointed wings than ravens. 3  American crows make a clear-sounding caw that is higher pitched than the deeper croak of a raven.