Crow vs raven: size comparison
A raven is significantly larger than a crow in both length and height. You can visualize the difference by comparing a bird that is 17.7 in (45 cm) long to one that reaches 25.6 in (65 cm) long.
Biggest vs smallest
1.44× the size
raven vs crow
- crow
- about 17.7 in (45 cm) long and 7.87 in (20 cm) tall · 1.1 lb (500 g)
- raven
- about 25.6 in (65 cm) long and 11.8 in (30 cm) tall · 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How much do these birds weigh?
- A crow weighs 1.1 lb (500 g), while a raven weighs 2.65 lb (1.2 kg).
- What is the difference in height?
- A crow is 7.87 in (20 cm) tall, whereas a raven stands 11.8 in (30 cm) tall.
- Which bird is longer?
- The raven is longer at 25.6 in (65 cm) compared to the crow, which is 17.7 in (45 cm) long.