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established nests on power-lines, in urban areas, and on billboards, to name only a few. Common ravens are large, black birds with a wedge-shaped tail. They have a well-developed ruff of feathers on the throat, which are called 'hackles' and are used often social communication. These are the largest passerines. Adults reach up to 69 cm in length and from 689 to 1625 grams in weight. They are generally distinguished from other Corvus species by their large size, more wedge-shaped tail, robust bill, a

Corvus caurinus north-western crow; northwestern crow

black to brown. Juveniles from 1 to 3 months have looser, fluffier feathers than adult or immature C. caurinus and their feathers are a dull black. They have blue eyes. Corvus caurinus can be distinguished from American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) because it is about 10% smaller, with smaller feet. It is also smaller than common ravens (C. corax), and while C. corax has a wedge-shaped tail, the tail of C. caurinus is squarish. Corvus corax also has shaggy throat-feathers which C. caurinus lacks. It is not

Corvus frugilegus rook

dawn and dusk. Primarily searching at dawn, rooks will pick through garbage bags to obtain food. However, they have been seen foraging during the day. Like all corvids, rooks store their food. Little is known about predators of rooks. However, they appear to have similar predators to Corvus corax or Corvus brachyrhynchos, both similar and closely related species in the Family Corvidae. Owls, such as Bubo virginianus, hawks, or even intruding species of Corvidae tend to be the primary predators of rooks

Corvus corone carrion crow

glossy. The male and female look alike.Crows' feet are anisodactyl, with three forward-facing toes, and one back-facing toe. The wingspan of an adult carrion crow is between 84 and 100 cm. It looks very similar to an immature rook, Corvus frugilegus, but can be distinguished by the carrion crow's larger beak. It is nearly identical to a raven, Corvus corax, except for the carrion crow's much smaller size and lighter bill. Carrion crows form monogamous pairs, which stay together for life. They breed in early

Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow

more pointed than the wide, flat-ended feathers of adults. The wing and tail feathers of the young can become quite brown and ragged through the first winter and spring and only become darker and more glossy like adult feathers after the first molt.American crows are often confused with common ravens. American crows can be distinguished from common ravens (Corvus corax) most easily by size (ravens are much larger), by voice (ravens are hoarser), by the bill (ravens have heavier, "roman-nosed" bills), and by

Corvus ossifragus fish crow

The geographic range of fish crows (Corvus ossifragus) is limited to the Nearctic range. Fish crows are native to the east coast of the United States but have been found as far west as Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas and Iowa (Jorgenson et al., 2009). Their northern range extends to Maine and their southern range extends to Florida (McGowan, 2001).The migratory habits of fish crows have not been studied in depth. However, Hamel (1992) suggests that these crows utilize the coastal regions of their range in the

Catoptrophorus semipalmatus willet

willets sometimes crouch or hide, rather than taking flight. Most predation on willets is on eggs and young. Adults are mainly taken by raptors, or terrestrial predators when they are on a nest. Reported predators on eggs include northern harriers (Circus cyaneus), Cooper's hawks (Accipiter cooperii), red-shouldered hawks (Buteo lineatus), fish crows (Corvus ossifragus), common ravens (Corvus corax), American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos), raccoons (Procyon lotor), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), coyotes (Canis

Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird; tricoloured blackbird

gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargentus) and skunks (Mephitis mephitis). Larger birds, such as common ravens (Corvus corax), black-crowned night herons (Nycticorax nycticorax), northern harriers (Circus cyaneus) and Cooper’s hawks (Accipiter cooperii) also prey on tricolored blackbirds. In more urban areas, feral cats (Felis catus) prey on nests. Tricolored blackbirds do not fight back against predators and tend to be less aggressive than red-winged blackbirds. Many tricolored blackbirds are dependent on rice

Falco biarmicus lanner falcon

to catch prey in flight. They are diurnal and do not migrate, but are known to range hundreds of miles from their breeding territory. Falco biarmicus is known to compete with Falco peregrinus, peregrin falcons, for both prey and nest sites. It also competes with ravens (Corvus corax). We do not have information on home range for this species at this time. Like all raptors, Falco biarmicus relies mostly on its keen sense of sight to hunt prey both in the air and on the ground. It has a variety of calls for

Gopherus agassizii (Californian) Desert Tortoise

bobcats (Lynx rufus), badgers (Taxidea taxus), golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), common ravens (Corvus corax), greater roadrunners (Geococcyx californianus), and Gila monsters (Heloderma suspectum). Female desert tortoises may deter egg predators by guarding their eggs for some time after laying, but hatchlings and juveniles must rely heavily on camouflage and the use of shelters to keep themselves safe. All desert tortoises, large and small, will urinate as a last resort when handled. Desert tortoises are

Spermophilus townsendii Townsend's ground squirrel

latrans), long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata), prairie falcons (Falco mexicanus), red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicencis), rough-legged buzzards (Buteo lagopus), ferruginous hawks (Buteo regalis), Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni), ravens (Corvus corax), prairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridus), and northern pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus). They are also eaten by Piute Indians. Townsend's ground squirrels are hosts to several parasites, primarily intestinal. Parasites include several species of fleas

Anaxyrus exsul Black Toad

found to eat black toads. Common ravens (Corvus corax), Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana), and common carp (Cyprinus carpio) have been reported hunting black toads from their breeding sites. The toads can emit a toxic secretion from their parotid glands for defense. Black toads’ predators include larger mammals, birds, and fish. Black toads prey on insects such as ants (family Formicidae) and beetles (order Coleoptera). Unknown intestinal roundworms (order Nematoda) have been found in black toads

Falco mexicanus prairie falcon

are found in forested habitats in Canada during migrations as well. In winter, prairie falcons prefer open desert and grassland habitats. Prairie falcons breed in open, arid grasslands with cliffs and bluffs for nesting. Nesting sites are commonly shared with common ravens (Corvus corax), golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), and red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis). Prairie falcons are large, pale brown falcons with squarish heads and large, dark eyes. Characteristic facial features include black malar

Parabuteo unicinctus Harris's hawk

is encouraged by the dense brush and thorny nature of their habitat. There is some evidence that these hawks may feed on carrion if food availability is low. Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) pose the greatest predation threat to this species, but coyotes (Canis latrans) and common ravens (Corvus corax) also threaten young hawks. Female Harris' hawks utilize helpers to protect their nests. The helpers perch in saguaros and scan the surroundings for predators. They tend to become excited and will use an

Pica hudsonia black-billed magpie

grain crops and small mammals like mice and meadow voles. Black-billed magpies scavenge for carrion and are often seen along roadsides picking at roadkill and human refuse. Black-billed magpies dig small depressions in the ground or the snow to store food. Known predators of black-billed magpies include American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos), common ravens (Corvus corax), great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), northern harriers (Circus cyaneus), red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), Swainson’s hawks (Buteo

Passerina amoena lazuli bunting

regarded as true bugs. Lazuli buntings have been seen feeding from bird feeders. Predators of lazuli buntings include raptors such as Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperii) and the sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus). Other species such as domestic cats (Felis catus) attack buntings at birds feeders. Eggs and chicks are preyed upon by other birds, like American crows Corvus brachyrhynchos, common ravens Corvus corax, and black-billed magpies Pica pica. Snakes and several mammal species (red squirrels

Plegadis chihi white-faced ibis

different predators, including gull species (Larus), black-billed magpies (Pica pica), black-crowned night herons (Nycticorax nycticorax), common ravens (Corvus corax), raccoons (Procyon lotor), striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis), spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius), coyotes (Canis latrans), mink (Neovison vison), and long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata). Mammals are more likely to become predators when water levels around nests fall, making access to the nest easier. Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus

Tympanuchus phasianellus sharp-tailed grouse

skunks (Mephitis mephitis), bullsnakes (Pituophis catenifer sayi), ground squirrels (Spermophilus), black-billed magpies (Pica pica), American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and common ravens (Corvus corax). The sharp-tailed grouse are affected by the following actoparasites include lice (Goniodes nerbraskensis, Armyrsidea megalosoma, Lagopoecus perplexus). Internal parasites include tapeworms (Rhabdometra millicolis, Raillietina centrocerci), roundworms (Oxyspriura petrowi, Dispharynx nasuta, Subulura

Falco rusticolus gyrfalcon

arrive at nesting sites near the beginning of March. Pair bonding occurs for about 6 weeks and subsequently the eggs are usually laid near the end of April.Gyrfalcons do not construct their own stick nests in trees (although old common raven (Corvus corax) stick nests in trees are sometimes used), and usually find suitable nesting sites on cliff faces where there is a shelf with an overhang. Nest sites are used year after year and accumulate prey remain piles, while the rocks turn white from excessive guano

Podiceps grisegena red-necked grebe

too large or difficult to handle they may bring it to the surface before consuming it. They are also known to capture low flying insects out of the air. Predators such as American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos), common ravens (Corvus corax), gulls, bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), American coots (Fulica americana), raccoons (Procyon lotor), minks (Neovison and Mustela), and muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) are known to feed on red-necked grebes eggs and chicks. When small and young are not upon their

Arenaria interpres ruddy turnstone

Stercorarius parasiticus), glaucous gulls (Larus hyperboreus), common ravens (Corvus corax), arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus), and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes). Jaegers may be the primary predators, they will continue to visit nests that they discover until all eggs or young are taken. Predation pressure on ruddy turnstones and other shorebirds nesting in tundra is highest when population numbers of collared lemmings (Dicrostonyx groenlandicus) are lowest. Ruddy turnstones have dispersed nesting territories, even

Numenius americanus long-billed curlew

is raided the parents abandon the clutch. Redmond and Jenni (1986) found that the majority of eggs lost are consumed by coyotes and feral dogs, followed by badgers (Taxidea taxis), and birds such as the common raven (Corvus corax) and black-billed magpie (Pica hudsonia). Long-billed curlews compete for resources with other shorebirds on their winter ranges, notably godwits Limosa fedoa and willets Catoptrophorus semipalmatus. They prey primarily on invertebrates (both terrestrial and marine) and are preyed

Gavia adamsii white-billed diver;yellow-billed diver; yellow-billed loon

common ravens (Corvus corax), arctic foxes (Alopex lagopus), snowy owls (Nyctea scandiaca), ermine (Mustela erminea), mink (Mustela vison), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), grizzly bears (Ursus horribilis), northern pike (Esox lucius), and humans (Homo sapiens). Some of their adaptations to avoid predation are by lying low if predators like arctic foxes or humans approach the nest. If the predator keeps approaching or stays near the nest, they start yodel or make tremolo calls which are calls in times of danger

Tetraoninae grouse, ptarmigan, and relatives

birds, such as northern harriers (Circus cyaneus) and peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus), are significant predators of both adult and juvenile grouse. Nest predation is another frequent threat to grouse. Mesocarnivorous mammals such as the American badger (Taxidea taxus) are recognized as frequent grouse nest predators, while nest predation by common ravens (Corvus corax) has been identified as a growing conservation threat to greater sage grouse (C. urophasianus) populations (Hoppe et al., 2019; Coates

Amphispiza belli sage sparrow

prey of Townsend’s ground squirrels (Urocitellus townsendii). Additionally, common ravens (Corvus corax) has been known to prey upon sage sparrow nests when nestlings are present. Other nest predators of sage sparrows include great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), loggerhead shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus), merlins (Falco columbarius), and greater roadrunners (Geococcyx californianus) (Martin and Carlson, 1998). A portion of nest-tending adults and unsuccessful nests have also been lost as a result of

Spizella breweri Brewer's sparrow

predators include Townsend's ground squirrels (Spermophilus townsendii), long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata), and least chipmunks (Tamias minimus).Snake predators include pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus), prairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis), and red racer snakes (Masticophis flagellum).Avian predators include loggerhead shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus), common crows (Corvus corax), Eurasian magpies (Pica pica), American kestrels (Falco sparverius), and prairie falcons (Falco mexicanus). Brewer's

Morus bassanus northern gannet

successful at taking larger fish discarded from fishing vessels. They are one of the few species that has been recorded preying on marine-phase salmon, especially Salmo salar, which can make up a significant portion of the diet in some colonies (up to 6.37%). Northern gannets suffer relatively small amounts of predation. Eggs are occasionally taken by great black-backed gulls (Larus marinus), herring gulls (Larus argentatus), common ravens (Corvus corax), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), or short-tailed weasels

Urocyon gray foxes

common ravens (Corvus corax) and bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). However, humans are considered as the most significant predator of adult gray foxes due to being hunted for fur or killed by farmers that consider them as pests. For example, it has been reported that the total fur harvest of U. cinereoargenteus in the U.S. increased from about 26,000 individuals in 1970 to over 100,000 individuals in 1975, with a five-fold increase in average pelt price over the same period.An important anti-predator