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Common Raven

Corvus corax (Linnaeus, 1758)

Ворон

2018-12-30
Irkutsk, Konev street
© Mihail Ivanov

Biology

Rare resident. Inhabits the deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests on plains, and the rocks of alpine zone in mountains at 1500-2000 m in Altai and 1500-3000 m in Tien Shan. Breeds in separate pairs at 5-10 km apart. Nest is located on tree (pine, for example) or cliff ledge; nest is built from dry twigs and is lined with plenty of animal hair, some pieces of paper, rags and ropes. Clutch of 4-7 eggs is laid in late March – early May. Only female incubates over 19-21 days, male feed her. Both parents feed juveniles which fledge at age about one month, in late May to late July.

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2024-03-13

Сергей Л. Волков: Положу пока в неопределенные.

2024-02-26

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2024-02-06

Сергей Л. Волков: А мне интересно, когда же найдут помеси этих видов.

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