Before I start in on my subject this week, I feel I need to amend my last column. Last time I wrote about the feisty rufous hummingbird and noted that they had the longest migration of any bird in the ...

You might have heard the term “bird brain” used to insult someone’s intelligence. However, for the raven, their “bird brain” is what makes them extremely smart. In fact, this Instagram video shows a ...

It’s not exactly “The Birds,” but a proliferation of native ravens and crows in Marin and around the state has some environmentalists concerned about damage to the ecosystem because of the smart, ...

Part two on the Bay Area's ravens and crows looks at the reasons behind the local population boom and its effects. To read part one, go to bit.ly/y9l6nL. Not so long ago, common ravens were uncommon ...

Crows and ravens are hard to tell apart, but basically, the common raven is bigger than the American and Northwestern crow. So, you might think that ravens would win in a fight. But that doesn’t seem ...

Ravens and crows are among the most fascinating birds in the world, captivating people with their intelligence, adaptability, and striking black plumage. While they may look similar at first glance, ...