Crows and ravens may look similar, but they have distinct differences. Ravens are larger with chunkier beaks, longer shaggy feathers on their necks, deeper croaks, and more acrobatic flight patterns.

One of the most noticeable differences between ravens (Corvus corax) and American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is their appearance. While both birds belong ... feel bad if a raven won’t ...

The American crow is the “default” crow across most of North America. It overlaps broadly with the common raven, and to a lesser extent with the Chihuahuan raven, fish crow, and northwestern crow.