Looking at the photo above, it’s easy to see whether we’re talking about a raven or a crow – but let’s take a closer look at what makes each bird so unique. One thing that helps you differentiate between the two is color – even without knowing anything about these birds!

Crows are much grayer than ravens, with black tops of the feathers only appearing on the head and along the beak. Crows are also much smaller compared to ravens! Aside from that, you might also notice that ravens have distinctly different eyes from those of crows – their iris appears yellow or orange in color rather than being red like a crow’s. Other distinctive features include their wedge-shaped tails and sharp claws on their feet.

The beaks of these birds aren’t too different either – both types can easily bite through bones due to their hard upper and lower bill (also known as “mandibles”) designed specifically for that purpose. Crows have a straight beak, smaller beak than ravens. The difference in size all comes down to their diet – ravens eat much more than crows, which is why they’re “bigger” even though they are both members of the Corvidae family (meaning that they’re closely related). Also, while crows are omnivores – and thus can feed on various small animals such as insects, fish, eggs, fruits, etc. – ravens often feed on carrion (dead animals or carcasses) or even prey upon others smaller birds.

The jaws and prolonged stomachs of ravens have made them natural predators over time – it’s not surprising after all since their cousins include eagles! Ravens also have powerful legs with sharp claws used to hunt small mammals, dig for food, or even help them walk on ice.