White-necked Raven
Corvus albicollis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-necked raven (Corvus albicollis), also known as the collared raven, is a species of raven native to eastern and southern Africa. It is somewhat smaller (50–54 cm in length) than the common raven or its nearest relative, the thick-billed raven C. crassirostris.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Rocks, cliffs and hills of eastern and southeastern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-necked raven
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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