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White-necked Raven
Corvus albicollis
White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Africa.
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The White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 894 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Corvus
- Species albicollis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 894 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-necked Raven is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The White-necked Raven is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) is a member of the Corvidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF e DR Congo, Uganda and Kenya to s South Africa.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 894 g, with a wing length of about 41.7 cm and a tail of around 16.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-necked Raven?
The White-necked Raven is a large bird that weighs around 894 g.
Where does the White-necked Raven live?
The White-necked Raven is found across Africa with a range covering AF e DR Congo, Uganda and Kenya to s South Africa, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the White-necked Raven belong to?
The White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-necked Raven eat?
The White-necked Raven is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-necked Raven migrate?
The White-necked Raven is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the White-necked Raven endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the White-necked Raven make?
1 real field recording of the White-necked Raven — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-necked Raven's range?
The White-necked Raven has a mapped global range of about 1.6 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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