Raven
VU

Raven

Corvus corax

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_raven

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Common Raven faces mounting pressure from habitat fragmentation and human persecution, particularly in agricultural regions where they are viewed as livestock predators. Climate change is altering their traditional food sources and nesting sites, while increased urbanization reduces available wilderness areas. Poisoning campaigns targeting corvids and collisions with wind turbines represent emerging threats to local populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ravens occupy diverse habitats including boreal and temperate forests, mountainous regions, coastal areas, and increasingly urban environments. They prefer areas with cliffs or tall trees for nesting, combined with open foraging grounds such as grasslands, agricultural fields, and tundra.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Raven classified as Vulnerable?
Raven is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Common Raven faces mounting pressure from habitat fragmentation and human persecution, particularly in agricultural regions where they are viewed as livestock predators. Climate change is altering their traditional food sources and nesting sites, while increased urbanization reduces available wilderness areas. Poisoning campaigns targeting corvids and collisions with wind turbines represent emerging threats to local populations.
Where does Raven live?
Raven occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Raven?
The main threats to Raven are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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