Perched high in the mountains of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, the thick-billed raven holds the title of the world"s largest raven. At nearly 70 centimetres in length and weighing more than 1.5 kilograms, it is about a quarter heavier than the common raven. Its enormous, arched bill—pale at the base and close to 9 centimetres long—is the largest among perching birds. These ravens live mostly between 1,500 and 3,500 metres above sea level, found across farmland, rocky cliffs and even rooftops in mountain towns.
Thick-billed raven, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
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