Identification - It is larger than a duck and has an all-black body with a large, heavy black bill. In flight the wedge-shaped tail separates it from the crows. Unlike crows, it alternately flaps and soars often resembling a hawk.
Morsels - Many arctic birds, such as the Snowy Owl and ptarmigan, adopt a white plumage and have feathered legs, but not the raven. Here's a black bird with naked legs! Many think it survives the arctic winters through its intelligence alone. It has been seen working sled dogs for their food. One raven approaches the dog and when it chases the raven, a second raven moves in and steals the dog's food. Ravens have also been observed sitting on the edges of garbage cans and rocking them until they fall over. Once the can is down, the raven can pick out any scraps with ease.
