Raven

Raven

A raven is one of several larger-bodied members of the genus Corvus—but in Europe and North America the Common Raven is normally implied. They have black plumage and large beaks.

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Famous quotes containing the word raven:

    “The raven himself is hoarse
    That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan
    Under my battlements.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

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    And you have changed and flowed from shape to shape,
    First as a raven on whose ancient wings
    Scarcely a feather lingered, then you seemed
    A weasel moving on from stone to stone....”
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