raven
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The raven and a “silent partner” then snatched the helpless goslings and devoured them—a machination to make Poe proud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
To better understand raven behavior, researchers fitted 69 birds with small GPS trackers, an unusually large number for this type of study.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
A dead raven floated on the water’s surface.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
NatureScot say they would be gathering more data on the need for greater control of raven numbers, but it would not t let the need for further surveys be a barrier to action.
From BBC ● May 27, 2025
In the blink of an eye folds of silk are glossy black feathers, large beating wings, and it is impossible to pinpoint the moment when it is fully raven and no longer cloth.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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