Very large with black plumage, which at close quarters has iridescent patches of metallic blue. The Raven is an aerial acrobat, often flying as if for pleasure and making complicated tumbles and pirouettes in mid-flight. It is found in rocky areas, dehesas, oak woods and open country with the occasional scattered large tree, sometimes even nesting on electricity pylons. They feed on small animals, fruit and carrion. They pair for life and can be long-lived, reaching more than 40 years. They are present throughout the year in Extremadura.