Eagle vs. Raven — What's the Difference?

A large bird of prey known for its powerful build and keen eyesight.

Highly intelligent bird, part of the corvid family, known for problem-solving skills.

Symbolic of strength and freedom, often featured in national emblems.

Often associated with mysticism and folklore, symbolizing wisdom or foreboding.

Predatory habits, primarily hunting fish and small mammals.

Omnivorous diet, showcasing its adaptability to various environments.

Solitary outside of mating season, showcasing independence.

Engages in complex social interactions and playful behaviors.

Nests in high, secure locations to oversee its domain.

Versatile in nesting, adapting from wilderness to urban settings.

Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related.

A raven is a large bird from one of several species of the genus Corvus. These species do not form a single taxonomic group within the genus.

Any of various large diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, including members of the genera Aquila and Haliaeetus, characterized by broad wings, a hooked bill, keen vision, and soaring flight.

A large heavily built crow with mainly black plumage, feeding chiefly on carrion.

A representation of an eagle used as an emblem or insignia.

(especially of hair) of a glossy black colour

A gold coin formerly used in the United States, stamped with an eagle on the reverse side and having a face value of ten dollars.

(of a wild animal) hunt voraciously for prey

(Sports) A golf score of two strokes under par on a hole.

A large bird (Corvus corax) of the Northern Hemisphere, having black plumage and a croaking cry.

To shoot (a hole in golf) in two strokes under par.

Any of several similar birds of the genus Corvus, found in Africa, Australia, and southwestern North America.

To score an eagle in golf.

Variant of ravin.

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

Voracity; rapaciousness.

A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.

Something taken as prey.

A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

The act or practice of preying.

(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.

Black and shiny

(golf) To score an eagle.

To consume greedily; devour.

Any large, rapacious bird of the Falcon family, esp. of the genera Aquila and Haliæetus. The eagle is remarkable for strength, size, graceful figure, keenness of vision, and extraordinary flight. The most noted species are the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaëtus); the imperial eagle of Europe (Aquila mogilnik or Aquila imperialis); the American bald eagle (Haliæetus leucocephalus); the European sea eagle (Haliæetus albicilla); and the great harpy eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). The figure of the eagle, as the king of birds, is commonly used as an heraldic emblem, and also for standards and emblematic devices. See Bald eagle, Harpy, and Golden eagle.

To seek or seize as prey or plunder.

A gold coin of the United States, of the value of ten dollars.

To seek or seize prey or plunder.

A northern constellation, containing Altair, a star of the first magnitude. See Aquila.

To eat ravenously.

The figure of an eagle borne as an emblem on the standard of the ancient Romans, or so used upon the seal or standard of any people.

(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven, Corvus corax.

Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

A jet-black colour.

(golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole

Rapine; rapacity.

A former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars

Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence.

An emblem representing power;

Of the color of the raven; jet-black

Shoot in two strokes under par

To obtain or seize by violence.

(transitive) To devour with great eagerness.

(transitive) To prey on with rapacity.

(intransitive) To show rapacity; to be greedy (for something).

A large black passerine bird (Corvus corax), similar to the crow, but larger, and has a harsh, loud call. It is native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia and America, and is noted for its sagacity.

Rapine; rapacity.

Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence.

Of the color of the raven; jet black; as, raven curls; raven darkness.

To obtain or seize by violence.

To devour with great eagerness.

To prey with rapacity; to be greedy; to show rapacity.

Large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

Obtain or seize by violence

Prey on or hunt for;

Eat greedily;

Feed greedily;

Some eagle species are considered endangered or vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting, and poisoning.

Eagles use their keen eyesight and powerful flight to swoop down and capture prey with their strong talons.

Ravens display advanced problem-solving abilities, tool use, and complex social behavior, which are indicators of high intelligence.

Ravens communicate through a variety of sounds and gestures, indicating different emotions and messages.

Eagles can live up to 20-30 years in the wild, depending on the species.

Ravens exploit food sources and nesting sites in urban areas, demonstrating their ability to adapt to various environments.

Ravens can impact other wildlife by preying on eggs and young of other birds and small mammals, occasionally leading to conflicts.

Yes, ravens can mimic sounds from their environment, including human speech, which is part of their adaptability.

Ravens form tight-knit groups that can cooperate in foraging and defense, and they engage in social play.

Eagles face threats from habitat destruction, collisions with vehicles, and poisoning from pesticides and rodenticides.

As apex predators, eagles help control populations of fish, birds, and small mammals, contributing to ecological balance.

Eagles are often revered as sacred animals or national symbols, representing power and independence in many cultures.

Eagles are found in a variety of habitats, from coastal regions and rivers to mountains and deserts, depending on the species.

As omnivores, ravens help in seed dispersal, clean up carrion and waste, and can impact populations of smaller animals.

Eagles have been used in falconry for centuries, showcasing their ability to be trained for hunting.