Australian raven

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/australian-raven

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Australian raven?Adult length: 46–53 cm (18–21 inches)
2. What is the scientific name?Corvus coronoides
3. What is the lifespan?Estimated 13-15 years in the wild, potentially longer in captivity
4. What does an Australian raven look like?They are all black with a shiny, almost rainbow shine on their backs. Their throats have long feathers called hackles that stick out when they’re grown. Their eye color changes from dark brown to white as they age.
5. Where do Australian ravens live?They live all over Australia, from open woodlands to big cities like Sydney and Melbourne. They like to build nests high in trees or on tall buildings and windmills.

Synanthropic: Living in close association with human settlements, often benefiting from human activities.
Ontogenetic: Relating to the development or course of an organism's life from beginning to end.
Anthropogenic: Originating in human activity, such as anthropogenic food waste.
Pathogen: A microorganism or virus that can cause disease.