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Thursday 1 January 2015
COMMON RAVEN
Corvus corax ssp C. c. canariensis
Fuerteventura, The Canary Islands, Spain
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The Common Raven or Northern Raven
(
Corvus corax
) has a widespread distribution across the Northern Hemisphere. A minimum of eight
subspecies
are recognised including
Corvus corax canariensis
which is
confined to the Canary Islands. It is smaller in body structure, has a smaller more decurved bill and shows an oily brown gloss to its plumage. Ravens are normally very wary but at this location, they are tame because titbits can be
scavenged
from the tourists which pull in at this mirador (viewing area). This area overlooks the lush valley and reservoir at Las Penitas, an important area for wildlife on Fuerteventura.
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