Grand corbeau vs Marianas Crow

Corvus corax compared with Corvus kubaryi

Key Differences

• Grand corbeau is Not Evaluated while Marianas Crow is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grand corbeau	Marianas Crow
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (oiseau)	Aves (oiseau)
Order same	Passeriformes (passereaux)	Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family same	Corvidae (Crows & Ravens)	Corvidae (Crows & Ravens)
Genus same	Corvus (Crows & Ravens)	Corvus (Crows & Ravens)
Species	Corvus corax	Corvus kubaryi

Evolutionary Relationship

Grand corbeau and Marianas Crow share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Corvus. (Crows & Ravens)

Conservation Status

Grand corbeau

NE — Not Evaluated

Population: ~16.0M

Trend: Increasing ↑

Marianas Crow

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grand corbeau	Marianas Crow
Diet	Omnivore	—
Average Lifespan	15 years	—
Average Length	60 cm	—
Average Weight	1.2 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grand corbeau

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Marianas Crow

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Grand corbeau

One of the most intelligent birds known, common ravens demonstrate problem-solving abilities rivaling great apes, including tool use, planning, and deceptive behavior. Found across the Northern Hemisphere from Arctic tundra to deserts, ravens are highly adaptable omnivores. They form complex social hierarchies, engage in cooperative foraging, and have been observed engaging in play. Their intelligence and black plumage have made them figures of mythology across many cultures.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway