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Raven
The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
Scientific name
Corvus coraxWhen to see
January to DecemberTop facts
Stats
Length: 64cmWingspan: 1.3m
Weight: 1.1-1.3kg
Average lifespan: 10-15 years
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).