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Corvus mellori

[edit] Identification

[edit] Distribution

Endemic to Australia.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Little Raven (Corvus mellori) was only separated in 1967 from the Australian Raven (C. coronoides) as a distinct species. The most significant difference of several is its voice. On average a little smaller than the Australian Raven (48-50 cm in length), though sizes do overlap between both species. This bird is a somewhat more sociable species by comparison, often forming large flocks that roam freely over wide areas in search of food.
This is a monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Scrub, agricultural areas and grazing pasture.

[edit] Behaviour

Diet includes vegetable matter.

Its call is a guttural "kar-kar-kar-kar" or "ark-ark-ark-ark".

[edit] External Links

• View more images of this species on the ABID