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Corvus corax
The world’s largest crow. It is the most widely distributed of all corvids. 54-67 cm length, with a wingspan of 115 to 130 cm. Weights range from 0.69 to 2 kg, one of the heaviest passerines. The bill is large and slightly curved. It has a longish, strongly graduated tail, and mostly black iridescent plumage, and a dark brown iris. The throat feathers are elongated and pointed and the bases of the neck feathers are pale brownish-grey. The legs and feet are good-sized and black.
Spotted at high mountains. Alpine meadows, bushes and rocks. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash fired
Spotted on May 16, 2015
Submitted on Jun 9, 2015
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