9fi THE CROW. 



THE CROW. 



The Crow tribe feed both on flesh and vegetables. 

 They associate in flocks, and are sometimes very noisy 

 and clamorous. They inhabit almost every country 

 in the world, and generally build their nests on trees. 

 Some^of them do much mischief by pulling up and 

 eating the corn after it is planted. This tribe have 

 claws, for seizing, their prey, which they sometimes 

 take alive ; but their bills are not hooked, for tearing, 

 like those of the falcon. One or two of this family 

 can be taught to sing, and to speak words. The Ra- 

 ven, common Crow, and Rook, belong to this family. 



THE RAVEN. 



How large is the Raven ? 



The Raven is two feet long, from the bill to the end 

 of the tail, and nearly four feet in extent, with the 

 wings spreadT. 



What is the colour of this bird ? 



The general colour of the Raven is deep, glossy 

 black, with steel blue reflections. 



What is the difference between the Raven and the Crow ? 



This bird differs from the Crow in 'being larger, and 

 in having its bill more hooked at the end. It also 

 differs in colour, the Crow being of a bluish black, and 

 without that gloss which is seen on the Raven. 



This bird is hardy, bold, voracious, sly, and very 

 mischievous. When tamed, which is easily done, it 

 becomes familiar, and gentle, and by the variety of 

 tricks which it plays, is often very amusing. It may 

 be taught to bring and carry things, like a dog, to talk, 



