Raven, Crow, Rook, or Jackdaw? Learn the Differences! RAVEN The Mysterious Giant Size: Largest of the four Beak: Thick and powerful Tail: Wedge-shaped in flight Feathers: Shaggy throat feathers Call: Deep, croaking gronk 礪 Often seen solo or in pairs CROW The Everyday Genius Size: Smaller than ravens Beak: Straighter and slimmer Tail: Fan-shaped in flight Feathers: Sleeker throat Call: Classic caw-caw Frequently seen in flocks ROOK The Elegant Oddball Size: Crow-sized, but slimmer Beak: Pale and bare at the base in adults Feathers: Fluffy leg trousers Behavior: Nests in large, noisy colonies A classic feature of European countryside skies JACKDAW The Social Acrobat Size: Smallest of the group Eyes: Bright pale-grey, striking look Head: Light grey nape and crown contrast with black body Behavior: Playful, agile flyersoften in groups Super curious and clever!