Ravens and Crows

[deckardcanine]

They’re notorious birds, but not everyone knows
Of the differences found between ravens and crows.
Well, the ravens are larger and travel in pairs,
While the crows prefer flocks a bit bigger than theirs.
The crow’s tail feathers look like a fan as it flies,
While the raven’s resemble a wedge to our eyes.
The raven will also ride thermals and soar,
While the crow is required to flap a bit more.
It is common for ravens to hop while they walk.
When they call, it’s no caw but a rattling squawk.
In terms of the beaks, you may rightly observe
That a raven’s is bigger with more of a curve
And with much longer bristles upon the beak’s base,
Plus the shaggy throat feathers adjoining its face.
Some other distinctions pertain to location.
You’d best check a map for precise information,
But crows are more likely to come to a city
And root through a trash can (that sight isn’t pretty).
I’m no ornithologist; nevertheless,
All these facts ought to sort out that crow-raven mess.