Thick-billed raven, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia Oct. 27, 2025

Perched high in the mountains of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, the thick-billed raven holds the title of the world"s largest raven. At more than 70 centimetres in length and weighing over 1 kilogram, it is about a quarter heavier than the common raven. Its enormous, arched bill—pale at the base and close to 9 centimetres long—is the largest among perching birds. These ravens live mostly between 1,520 and 3,410 metres above sea level, found across farmland, rocky cliffs and even rooftops in mountain towns.

© Ignacio Yufera/FLPA/Minden Pictures

palette

Today in History

A kiss and a sigh
Oct. 27, 2023Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Oct. 27, 2024Polar Bear Week

More Desktop Wallpapers:

A scented sea of purple
Nov. 8, 2024Glacial rivers, Iceland
May 4, 2025Star Wars Day
Jun. 30, 2025Asteroid Day
Sep. 1, 2023Turkey Tail Mushroom
Jan. 27, 2025Zoroaster Temple, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Let’s have a lek, see?
Jan. 19, 2024Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Apr. 14, 2024Bowling Ball Beach, California, USA
Apr. 15, 2025World Art Day
Jul. 5, 2024Daintree Rainforest and Noah Beach, Queensland, Australia
Blurring the lines with wearable art
Jan. 17, 2025World Pizza Day
Lighting the world
Jul. 25, 2025Colourful houses of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Oct. 14, 2025Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece
A beacon in the golden light
Dec. 8, 2023La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
Jun. 29, 2024Tour de France 2024
Dec. 21, 2024Happy winter solstice!
Jun. 13, 2025Canadian Grand Prix 2025
Sep. 24, 2023World Rivers Day
Aug. 30, 2025International Whale Shark Day
When just a pinch of salt won’t do
A blue-tiful island
Nov. 19, 2023Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia
One rare streak
Apr. 12, 2024Arches National Park, Utah, USA
Jun. 21, 2025World Giraffe Day
Oct. 10, 2023Mount Sopris, Colorado