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 28 inches in length and weighing more than 3 pounds, it is about a quarter heavier than the common raven. Its enormous, arched bill—pale at the base and close to 3.5 inches long—is the largest among perching birds. These ravens live mostly between 5,000 and 11,200 feet above sea level, found across farmland, rocky cliffs, and even rooftops in mountain towns.
Thick-billed raven, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
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Summer Olympics begin in Paris
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International Day of Friendship
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Polar Bear Week
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A Great view from above
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A wassailing we go
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International Beaver Day
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The birth of Bauhaus
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Black History Month
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Penguin Awareness Day
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National Roller Coaster Day
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National Park Week: Yosemite National Park, California
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Happy New Year!
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A national icon
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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