its the reflection from the glass ,so there is a raven in the mirror,-) who irritats the female raven of the couple,she thinks she `s got a rival....i think
I have a hybrid male raven that tries to mate with my hand! He then crouches and does the wing and tail vibrating. I also have a rescued crow that does the same thing. It's funny, I'll try to video it!
Wow, so neat! I didn't realize the females used their "beards" like that too, but ya it does seem the one attacking the window was doing female display. The male puts his beak up and the female puts it down. It's so neat learning about these birds. There's so much to learn.
Yes, there are many crows, and ravens too, like these. Crows are common nationwide, while ravens are common only in certain areas. Fortunately for me, they are common where I live!
The raven sees its reflection in the glass and thinks it's another raven, thus attempts to scare it off. And definitely you're seeing typical behavior of a mated pair. Courtship is different, and often is only done once, since ravens typically mate for life.
Ravens are smart, but I don't know if they can recognize a reflection for what it is. Even human infants don't seem to recognize their reflection until they get older. Ever find yourself startled by an unexpected encounter with a mirror? Some people have destroyed mirrors unintentionally because they thought they were being attacked and fought back! And it's been videoed for proof...
no, they are ravens and this is a pair-bonding ritual rather than courtship - they are strengthening their pair-bond rather than courting - as they seem to already be a mated pair. The female attacks the glass to ward off other females, perhaps - the female is the one that chooses the mate. . .READ BERND HEINRICH's RAVENS IN WINTER and MIND OF THE RAVEN for a more in-depth study of courtship and pair-bond rituals in the Common Raven, Corvus corax :)
Thank you so much for your comments on the ravens and their display. It was such a curious display, and the first I've ever seen where two are involved. They are indeed a mated pair and have come to be quite a fixture there at the park, even going so far as to amuse us with aerobatic displays. Awesome birds.
These are very intelligent. They were probably curious of the glass and were probably trying to find a way in.
Shadowblood66 2 months ago
Cute.:-)
guyNbluejeans 6 months ago
what sorcery is this
chengda85 8 months ago
its the reflection from the glass ,so there is a raven in the mirror,-) who irritats the female raven of the couple,she thinks she `s got a rival....i think
031doolittle 2 years ago
I have a hybrid male raven that tries to mate with my hand! He then crouches and does the wing and tail vibrating. I also have a rescued crow that does the same thing. It's funny, I'll try to video it!
euromerc 3 years ago
Wow, so neat! I didn't realize the females used their "beards" like that too, but ya it does seem the one attacking the window was doing female display. The male puts his beak up and the female puts it down. It's so neat learning about these birds. There's so much to learn.
Beardedyoungman 3 years ago
in your country are many crows didn't?
DarkCrow1303 4 years ago
DarkCrow1303, speak your native language and let us translate, because that does not make any sense at all in English...
ccoraxfan 4 years ago
i mean, there are a lot of crows in your country?
DarkCrow1303 4 years ago
Yes, there are many crows, and ravens too, like these. Crows are common nationwide, while ravens are common only in certain areas. Fortunately for me, they are common where I live!
ccoraxfan 4 years ago
The raven sees its reflection in the glass and thinks it's another raven, thus attempts to scare it off. And definitely you're seeing typical behavior of a mated pair. Courtship is different, and often is only done once, since ravens typically mate for life.
ccoraxfan 4 years ago
aren't ravens smart enough to recognize themselves in mirrors?
loekust 4 years ago
Ravens are smart, but I don't know if they can recognize a reflection for what it is. Even human infants don't seem to recognize their reflection until they get older. Ever find yourself startled by an unexpected encounter with a mirror? Some people have destroyed mirrors unintentionally because they thought they were being attacked and fought back! And it's been videoed for proof...
ccoraxfan 4 years ago
I think it was just trying to get in, at the end the female looks at the edge of the door
votejamie08 4 years ago
I wish a raven or two would visit me. They are very rare indeed where I am from, with, like, 5 pairs in the whole county. They are protected.
I have a song thrush that comes to visit.
TroyaE117 4 years ago
no, they are ravens and this is a pair-bonding ritual rather than courtship - they are strengthening their pair-bond rather than courting - as they seem to already be a mated pair. The female attacks the glass to ward off other females, perhaps - the female is the one that chooses the mate. . .READ BERND HEINRICH's RAVENS IN WINTER and MIND OF THE RAVEN for a more in-depth study of courtship and pair-bond rituals in the Common Raven, Corvus corax :)
featherbirdlady 4 years ago
Thank you so much for your comments on the ravens and their display. It was such a curious display, and the first I've ever seen where two are involved. They are indeed a mated pair and have come to be quite a fixture there at the park, even going so far as to amuse us with aerobatic displays. Awesome birds.
dgduncan51 4 years ago
how can you tell a ravens sex, i really want to know cuz i have a white raven that visits my home.
chadschuler2000 3 years ago
@chadschuler2000
As far as I know, there is no sure way to tell a raven's sex besides DNA testing.
koRnkitty 4 months ago
no, they are ravens - and that's a pair-bonding ritual - not so much courtship, as they seem to already be a mated pair. Very nice capture!
featherbirdlady 4 years ago
Phenonemal! Thank-you.
Jokerthecrow 4 years ago