The Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis) is a fairly large bird measuring about 52-56 cm. The head and throat are a distinct brownish-black colour which give the bird its English name. The rest of the plumage is black glossed with purple, blue or purplish-blue. The feathers of this species often fade quite quickly to a brownish black (even the truly black feathers) and the bird can look distinctly brown by the time it moults. The feet, legs and bill are black. This species has a wide range across virtually the whole of North Africa, down as far as Kenya, the Arabian peninsula and up into the Middle East and southern Iran.Food consists of a wide range of items including carrion, snakes, locusts and other grasshoppers, stranded fish (in coastal areas), grain stolen from bags, dates and other fruits. It is quite fearless when not persecuted but is quick to become wary and shy if too much attention is paid to it.
If you are out enjoying all of the outdoor living Ponta Bicuda has to offer and hear croaks (slightly higher pitch) you will know the Brown-necked Raven is about, if you hear “Kuerk-kuerk” sounds, you will know it is in flight.
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