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Ravens are one of the most common birds in North America, and I think they’re even more beautiful than crows. They live all over–from deserts to forests to rainforests and cliffsides!
A raven’s name is not just a random word picked out of thin air: there are many different meanings for it. Some names come from what country or region you’re in (like “Kaktovic” which means ‘black bird’ in Croatian), others have something to do with their appearance or behavior (‘Dusky’), but some names were thought up by people long ago who needed an interesting way to refer to them without having any idea about what that animal was actually called (“Black-bird”). Raven naming can be tricky, so here are 11 mistakes that people often make when naming a raven:
*Mistake #11- “Black” is not a Raven’s first name. Blackbirds and crows have black feathers because their diet consists of mostly carrion which has accumulated brown pigments from decomposing animal skin over the course of its life. Ravens don’t eat this type of food for one simple reason–they’re scavengers! They find whatever they can to survive on like bones or dead animals without any fur left on them. If you want your raven to be called “black,” call it “Dusky.”
This article was written by Joanna Lynn who enjoys writing about nature and science topics in her free time outside of work.
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14) Mistake #12- “Hateful” isn’t really a strong enough adjective when naming a raven “Miserable.” Ravens are actually intelligent birds who enjoy playing games like catch me if you can which involves leading someone along by flying just out of their reach while teasing them.
15) Mistake #13- “Evil” is another word that doesn’t quite fit when naming a raven “Livid.” Ravens are actually smart birds who enjoy playing games like catch me if you can which involves leading someone along by flying just out of their reach while teasing them.
16) Mistake #14- “Angry” isn’t enough to name a bird, but it’s still not the perfect adjective for this situation since they’re more likely to be described as being crabby or grumpy instead. It would be better to say “Disfigured” in order to describe how angry and upset these bright creatures get from time to time. They might look like something straight out of a horror film, but they’re actually just feeling crabby.
17) Mistake #15- “Cute” or “Lovely” are words that don’t quite work for naming this bird because something with those descriptors wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild like these birds can. They’d have to be called brave instead which is what ravens should always strive to be. 18) Mistake #16 – Calling them anything other than their scientific name of Corvus corax is not only an insult, it’s also illegal so you better get on that ASAP!
19) Mistake #18 – So many people think calling someone who has black hair as being “Raven Hair” when in reality that’s not what the name of this bird is. 20) Mistake #19 – The harry Potter series has nothing to do with these birds, so please stop using it as a reference for their names
21) Mistake #20 – Why are you still writing numbers? I said no bullet points! And there’s only one more mistake left anyways. 22) Mistake #21- Calling them “Raven” when they’re actually “Crows”. Crows and ravens might look similar but in actuality they’re two completely different animals. 23) Last, but certainly not least–Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens.
The harry Potter series has nothing to do with these birds, so please stop using it as a reference for their names. And there’s only one more mistake left anyways. Calling them “Raven” when they’re actually “Crows”. Crows and ravens might look similar but in actuality they’re two completely different animals.” Last, but certainly not least–Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens. 23)Last, but certainly not least– Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens.
23)Last of all – Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens.
The harry Potter series has nothing to do with these birds, so please stop using it as a reference for their names. And there’s only one more mistake left anyways–calling them “Raven” when they’re actually “Crows”. Crows and ravens might look similar but in actuality they’re two completely different animals.” Last, but certainly not least–Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens. 23)Last of all – Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens.
The harry Potter series has nothing to do with these birds, so please stop using it as a reference for their names. And there’s only one more mistake left anyways–calling them “Raven” when they’re actually “Crows”. Crows and ravens might look similar but in actuality they’re two completely different animals.”
Last, but certainly not least–Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens. 23) Last of all – Mistake Number 24: Naming any other animal after this creature because like we mentioned before, crows aren’t ravens.
The harry Potter series has nothing to do with these birds,
Ravens are some of the most intelligent birds on Earth, and they play a large role in many cultures around the world.
Featuring prominently in Norse mythology as Huginn and Muninn (from Old Norse meaning “thought” and “memory”), two ravens that sit atop Odin’s shoulder during his classical pose; there is also Branwen, daughter to Llŷr from Welsh myth with her cult following being found across Wales; or Ma’at, an Egyptian goddess who personified Truth, Justice, Orderliness, Balance. There have been countless stories about these beautiful creatures throughout history–but how do you pronounce their names? You might be saying it wrong!
Above all else when naming your pet bird after one of these deities, it is important to know how they are pronounced. Here’s our list of the 11 most common mistakes on how people say these names–and what you should be saying instead: Mistake #11) The goddess Ma’at was incorrectly spelled as “Maht” (often assumed her name means ‘truth’) when in fact it actually translates to “ma’ti,” which means balance or justice. What You Should Be Saying Instead: MAH-AHT Mistake #12) Ravens and crows often get mixed up because their ranges overlap but a raven has black feathers while a crow’s wings are gray with feather tips that turn brown in winter. It can also help distinguish between one
