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COMMON
RAVEN
Corvus corax
STATUS: Numerous in the north and west and spreading east.
HABITAT: Mountains, desert, forest. Moving into some cities
FOOD: Carrion, rodents, insects, eggs.
The Common Raven is considered one of the most intelligent of avian
species. It mates for life and is often seen soaring high in the sky,
a magnificent flier. This is a resourceful and remarkable bird that
learns new behavior in different situations. The raven is an active
forager, scavenger, and hunter. Ravens have elaborate courtship flights
with a great display of acrobatics and pair flying. The raven is a
revered totem and spirit to many Native Americans.
Ravens may also be seen sliding down snow banks, just for the fun of it!
LOKI
Loki is a Common Raven, although there is nothing common about this boy. He was born in the spring of 2004, evidently raised by a person. Loki either escaped or was released, but was fully dependent upon human beings. We presume that he began to beg food from a stranger and was hit. Loki’s leg was broken. Someone took him to a veterinarian and subsequently to Wind Over Wings. The veterinarian determined that Loki was human-imprinted and unable to survive in the wild. Loki was named after one of the major deities in the Norse pantheon. Loki is connected with fire and magic. He is crafty, but also heroic. Loki has begun the training process for environmental education. In his life as an ambassador, he will tell an important story to children about putting baby birds back in the nest rather than trying to raise them. Loki is interactive, very vocal, curious and intelligence. What else would we expect from a raven!
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