# How Long Do Common Ravens Live?

> Common Raven lifespan is typically 10–15 years in the wild. What shortens or extends life, life stages, and status (Least Concern).

- **Species:** Common Raven (*Corvus corax*)
- **Conservation status:** Least Concern
- **Diet:** Omnivore (carrion, small animals, fruit, scraps)
- **Habitat:** Forests, mountains, deserts, coasts, and cities
- **Lifespan:** 10–15 years in the wild
- **Top speed:** Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)
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- **Last reviewed:** 2026-07-16

## Quick answer

The common raven is a large, all-black songbird found across the Northern Hemisphere and one of the most intelligent of all animals. Ravens can solve complex problems, use tools, mimic sounds, and even appear to plan for the future. Larger than crows, with a deep croaking call and shaggy throat feathers, they live in many habitats and often reach 10 to 15 years in the wild.

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## Remarkable intelligence

Ravens rank among the smartest animals on Earth, with brains large for their body size. They can solve multi-step puzzles, fashion and use simple tools, remember individual human faces, and seem to plan ahead by caching food for later. In experiments they have shown problem-solving abilities that rival those of great apes.

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