Food
Omnivore
Ravens eat seeds, insects, small animals and scraps.
Eats plants and animals
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Raven Facts for Kids: R Is for Raven
Ravens are big black birds and very clever problem solvers. They can even copy sounds, including human words. Here are easy raven facts for kids: what ravens eat, how big they grow, what a baby raven is called and where ravens live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter R.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Ravens
Two more true facts about the raven that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Raven”
Raven starts with the letter R. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Ravens are among the smartest birds.
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One more fact
They can copy many sounds, even words.
Act it outMove like a raven for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter R in “Raven”.
Ask a questionWhat would a raven eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Raven Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the raven, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A raven is about 60 cm (2 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Ravens live for about 10 to 15 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby raven is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Unkindness
A group of ravens is called an unkindness.
Group nameHabitat
Forests
Ravens are found in Northern Hemisphere.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
Ravens are big black birds and very clever problem solvers. They can even copy sounds, including human words.
Raven is a birdLetter
R is for raven
Raven has 5 letters and starts with R.
Say: Raven
Quick quiz
Raven Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Raven Coloring Page: Letter R Worksheet
Done reading about the raven? Print the free letter R sheet, say “R is for raven” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase RLowercase rTracing practiceFind the R animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Raven Questions Kids Ask
Ravens eat seeds, insects, small animals and scraps. That makes the raven an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A raven is about 60 cm (2 ft) long.
Ravens live for about 10 to 15 years.
A baby raven is called a chick.
A group of ravens is called an unkindness.
Ravens live in Northern Hemisphere. Their favorite habitat is: forests.
Yes. The raven is a bird. Ravens are big black birds and very clever problem solvers. They can even copy sounds, including human words.
Raven starts with the letter R. Say it slowly and listen for the R sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All R animals
More Animals Like the Raven
Other R animals and more birds to read about next.
Mammal
Rabbits have long ears that help them hear danger coming. Their front teeth never stop growing, so they chew a lot to keep them short.
Lives in: Grasslands Read rabbit factsMammal
Raccoons have clever front paws that work almost like little hands. The dark fur around their eyes looks like a mask.
Lives in: Forests Read raccoon factsBird
Geese often fly in a V shape when they travel far. A baby goose is called a gosling.
Lives in: Lakes Read goose factsBird
A male turkey is called a tom, and he puffs up his feathers to show off. Wild turkeys can fly short distances and sleep up in trees.
Lives in: Farms Read turkey facts