RANGE | Found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and able to thrive in diverse habitats, from forests to deserts or coastlines, as well as both urban and rural habitats.

FUN FACTS | Similar to crows in appearance but slightly larger and with shaggy throat feathers, a thick bill, and wedge-shaped tail. They have a deeper croaking call. Corvids—especially ravens— are known for their complex problem-solving ability and use of tools. These birds are also known for their acrobatic flight—including dives, rolls and flips in the air—and their ability to mimic. Due to their intelligence, they often engage in play behavior, such as sliding down roofs or snowbanks, and teasing other predators. In several European countries, ravens and crows are trained to retrieve litter and deposit it in a collection machine that releases a treat to reward the bird. The birds participate voluntarily and the feeders are monitored to prevent overdependence. This is an incredible example of learning from—and working with—nature, using their natural behaviors for mutual benefit of humans, wildlife, and the environment.

We are the fifth, and forever, home for Loki. He was initially brought in to a wildlife hospital after being discovered on the ground and showing signs of neurological issues. He remained there during evaluations and it was determined that he was significantly developmentally delayed. Since these birds are so social, he was transferred to a different wildlife center with another young raven. That raven was quite aggressive to Loki and began pulling out Loki’s tail feathers, who didn’t have the ability to quickly process what was happening. He was transferred back to the original facility until a wildlife center who was looking for a companion for their raven, Odin, took him in. That raven was similarly aggressive to Loki, pulling his wing feathers, so Loki was housed alone for his safety. We were contacted about Loki and he came to us in 2024.

Despite his very obvious delays in processing information, he has learned to sit on a glove and become one of our wild teachers. We observed that he would separate his toys by color so we painted a whole bunch of small rocks in different colors and designs for him to sort. He absolutely loves to shred anything made of paper and cardboard. He also really enjoys small plastic children’s toys that he can move throughout his enclosure.

He is such a funny little bird—he loves to sit on his swing and rattle the metal measuring spoons hanging on it. Once or twice, we have actually heard him say “hello” in the same way as his primary trainer!