Perched high in the mountains of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, the thick-billed raven holds the title of the world"s largest raven. At more than 70 centimetres in length and weighing over 1 kilogram, 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 1,520 and 3,410 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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