The Little Ravens (Corvus mellori) are found across southeastern Australia from southern South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. They inhabit scrub, agricultural areas and grazing pasture. For more information, see our guide on breeding. For more information, see our guide on birds. For more information, see our guide on backyard birds.
This species used to be considered conspecific (one and the same species) with the Australian Raven, and was only separated in 1967, based mostly on vocal differences.
Breeding / Nesting
Little Raven often nest in a loose colony of up to fifteen pairs. According to Audubon Society, this species is well documented.
Diet
Little Raven feed on more vegetable matter than other ravens, but is believed to be omnivorous when opportunity arises. According to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this species is well documented.
Calls / Vocalizations
Their calls are described as“kar-kar-kar-kar” or “ark-ark-ark-ark”.
