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Thick-billed Raven
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Thick-billed Raven (Corvus crassirostris)

Endemic to the Abyssinian highlands. A very large, 60-64 cm, black corvid with a massive, white-tipped bill and a fairly small white nape patch. Is easily distinguished by its enormous bill, long tail and white head markings.
Habitat: Mountainous areas, especially 1500-3000 m; also around settlements and in cultivated areas.
Status: Common in its range; usually in pairs, but flocks gather at rubbish dumps.
Habitat
Mountainous areas, especially 1500-3000 m
Location
Debark
Date taken
03-08-2008
Scientific name
Corvus crassirostris
Equipment used
Nikon D300

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Africa
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Peter van Zoest
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