Raven, African White

The “African white raven” listing most likely refers to the white-necked raven or a related African raven species. White-necked ravens are native to eastern and southern Africa, especially mountainous, open, and semi-arid regions. Males and females are similar in appearance, generally weighing about 1.7–2.5 pounds, with males sometimes slightly larger. They are mostly black with a distinctive white patch on the nape or upper neck, a heavy bill, and strong intelligent behavior typical of corvids. In the United States, African ravens are kept mainly in zoos, educational programs, and specialized licensed collections rather than as common ranch birds.