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  Corvids of the Genus Corvus
The Dwarf Raven, a sub-species of the Brown-necked Raven, Corvus ruficallis, is a loose colonial nester in trees.
Ravens are distinguished from crows not only by their larger size but also by their throat hackles, the projecting feathers under the chin and in the throat.
Across the whole of the northern hemisphere the Raven is regarded as a bird of omen, a messenger for the Gods and a harbinger of death.
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  Brown-necked Raven - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis) is a larger bird (52-56 cm in length) than the Carrion Crow though not as large as the Common Raven.
It has similar proportions to the Raven but the bill is not so large or deep and the wings tend to be a little more pointed in profile.
There is a sub-species of this bird called the Dwarf Raven (Corvus ruficollis edithae) which is about the size of the Carrion Crow though this bird now appears to be closer to the Pied Crow (C.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brown-necked_Raven   (375 words)

  
 Crow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As a group they show remarkable examples of intelligence; it would not be at all an exaggeration to characterize crows as being to birds what higher primates (including humans) are are to mammals.
Crows, and especially ravens, often feature in legends or mythology as portents or harbingers of doom or death, because of their dark plumage, unnerving calls, and tendency to eat carrion.
In mythology and folklore as a whole, crows tend to be symbolic more of the spiritual aspect of death, or the transition of the spirit into the afterlife, whereas ravens tend more often to be associated with the negative (physical) aspect of death.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crow_(animal)   (878 words)

  
 Raven
Ravens were cursed by Noah for not returning to the ark with news of the receding the flood.
Raven is both the symbol of the sun, and the symbol of a moonless night.
Raven is the fatal touch of the Calleach in winter, the wisdom of Odin, the vessel of prophecy given to a seer, the mighty protector of the Western Isles, and the healing message of an Indian shaman.
www.druidry.org /obod/lore/animal/raven.html   (4263 words)

  
 Brown-necked Ravens
The Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis) is a larger bird (52-56 cm in length) than the Carrion Crow though not as large as the Common Raven.
It has similar proportions to the common raven but the bill is not so large or deep and the wings tend to be a little more pointed in profile.
The Dwarf Raven was formerly considered a subspecies (Corvus ruficollis edithae) but this bird now appears to be closer to the Pied Crow (C.
www.avianweb.com /brownneckedravens.html   (404 words)

  
 Monster Manual IV -- More Excerpts
The bond between dwarf ancestor and its statue host cannot be severed by any means except slaying the creature or banishing it back to Moradin's halls (although the statue remains behind, inert, in the latter case).
Dwarf warriors are fierce and fearless, but these reconstituted champions fight with a ruthlessness and lust for battle that is awe-inspiring.
The dwarf clans of the Mror Holds are the undisputed masters of finance in Eberron, and the massive vaults beneath Korunda Gate are filled with incalculable wealth in both precious metals and magical artifacts.
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 brown dwarf
Brown dwarfs are a special type of low-mass star (approximately 13-70 Jupiter masses) that never fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores, as do stars on the main sequence.
Early in their development most brown dwarf stars do have lithium and deuterium fusion in their cores, and a lack of lithium is a test for low-mass objects that are suspected of being brown dwarfs.
Brown dwarfs continue to glow in the red and infrared after their deuterium is exhausted.
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 Somali Crow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Somali Crow or Dwarf Raven, Corvus edithae is approximately the size (44-46 cm in length) of the Carrion Crow, Corvus corone but with longer bill and somewhat more brownish cast to the feathers especially when worn.
This species occurs principally in the African countries of Somalia, northern Kenya, Djibouti and eastern Ethiopia in the region known as the Horn of Africa and can be distinguished from larger Brown-necked Raven C.
Hybrid birds between the Pied Crow and the Somali Crow (Dwarf Raven) appear to reinforce this close relationship where the two species meet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Somali_Crow   (252 words)

  
 Crow - Information at Halfvalue.com
It is perhaps here where we find the greatest difference between ravens and crows; ravens tend to soar high in the air as raptors do, and like raptors, are usually the target of ambushes by crows.
Crows, and especially ravens, often feature in European legends or mythology as portents or harbingers of doom or death, because of their dark plumage, unnerving calls, and tendency to eat carrion.
In mythology and folklore as a whole, crows tend to be symbolic more of the spiritual aspect of death, or the transition of the spirit into the afterlife, whereas ravens tend more often to be associated with the negative (physical) aspect of death.
www.halfvalue.com /wiki.jsp?topic=Crow   (2358 words)

  
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Raven starts blocking and dodging her attacks, then tries to attack her with a kick to the face, but she dodges with the help of farsight.
Raven teleports above her and uses his Claymore to set Ariel on fire, the fire backfires on Raven and starts running up his left arm, but he is able to beating it out before he is completely lit on fire.
Raven is sent back a few inches but then sees Gookey fire a chou Kamehameha, Raven acts like he's going to absorb the wave of energy, but instead uses Ki mirror to send it back at Gookey turning the blast invisible.
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 Raven
Raven (Corvus corax), also known as the Common Raven or the Northern Raven, is the largest bird in the family CORVIDAE or CORVINI.
Raven is also the totem of the pan-Celtic Sorceress/Goddess Morgan le Fay, who was also called the Queen of Faeries.
Adding raven feathers to your tools (for instance attaching the fl feathers to your wand, staff, athame, shield, drum, pentacle) or crafting your tools in the shape of ravens is a powerful way to use Raven Magic.
druidry.org /obod/lore/animal/raven.html   (4263 words)

  
 Dwarf Ravens or Somali Crows
The Somali Crow or Dwarf Raven, Corvus edithae is approximately the size (44-46 cm in length) of the Carrion Crow, Corvus corone but with longer bill and somewhat more brownish cast to the feathers especially when worn.
This species occurs principally in the African countries of Somalia, northern Kenya, Djibouti and eastern Ethiopia in the region known as the Horn of Africa and can be distinguished from larger Brown-necked Raven C.
Hybrid birds between the Pied Crow and the Somali Crow (Dwarf Raven) appear to reinforce this close relationship where the two species meet.
www.avianweb.com /dwarfravens.html   (287 words)

  
 Elfwood: Chris Michael Poole, 'The Puppeteer', Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Using the stars as their compass the Seven, led by Raven, made their way south east until in the distance, a huge chasm in the sand could be seen.
As the rest of the group followed Raven in and tied their horses down they noticed that the doors were decorated with a storyboard.
Raven stepped forward to greet the man but was cut off by the dwarf’s low accented voice.
elfwood.lysator.liu.se /libr/c/m/cmp/B.htm.html   (1366 words)

  
 Brown-necked Raven : Brown-necked raven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Brown-necked RavenScientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ChordataClass:AvesOrder:PasseriformesFamily:CorvidaeGenus:CorvusSpecies:ruficollisBinomial nameCorvus ruficollisThe Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis) is a larger bird than the Carrion Crow though not as large as the Common Raven.
It has similar proportions to the Raven but the bill isn't so large or deep and the wings tend to be a little more pointed in profile.
It is not, however, for some weeks that the animal to associate the will of its rider with the feel of the rein, and self-interest are not closely united; therefore I riding in the Pampas with a very respectable "estanciero," to me to spur him.
www.termsdefined.net /br/brown-necked-raven.html   (534 words)

  
 sociology - Crow
As a group they show remarkable examples of intelligence; it would not be at all an exaggeration to characterize crows as being to birds what higher primates (including humans) are to mammals.
They range in size from the relatively small pigeon-sized jackdaws (Eurasian and Daurian) to the Common Raven of the Palearctic region and Thick-billed Raven of the highlands of Ethiopia.
Crows, and especially ravens, often feature in legends or mythology as portents or harbingers or doom or death, because of their dark plumage, unnerving calls, and tendency to eat carrion, that causes them to circle above scenes of death such as battles.
www.aboutsociology.com /sociology/Crow   (357 words)

  
 Raven's Song by Camilla Sandman
The dwarf looked different — the bitterness always gleaming in his eyes when the two were in the vicinity of each other was gone.
The dwarf's voice was soft, though dark and rumbling.
The dwarf hesitated, as if he wanted to say more, but was not quite sure what.
www.lotrfanfiction.com /viewstory.php?sid=527   (977 words)

  
 Allakhazam.com: Everquest Online Adventures
Talk to Doomseeker Foria upon reaching level 10, she then tells you about their allies to the west that built a fort high atop a hill in case the fl orcs ever decided to invade.
Bren raven isn't there he is on the other side of the hill inside THAT fort, all the way in the back on the second floor of the tower.
Bren Raven tells you that all of his comrades were killed and that if you seek doom to go avenge them.
eqoa.allakhazam.com /quest.html?eqoaquest=330   (407 words)

  
 Raven's Song, by Camilla Sandman
The dwarf looked different - the bitterness always gleaming in his eyes when the two were in the vicinity of each other was gone.
The dwarf was not sure what it had been, only that he had felt the same.
All that mattered was that he lived and the elf lived, and the raven's song had not been for them.
axebow.hakaze.com /fic/fic-cam-raven.htm   (16461 words)

  
 Book Central: The Haunting of Alaizabel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The dwarf scrambled up, looked nervously at Nettlebrand, and pointed a trembling finger at the wall behind him.
Get on the raven's back and fly to the mountain where this idiot came from.
Twigleg nodded and ran over to the raven, who was still waiting patiently at the foot of the steps.
www.scholastic.com /titles/features/fantasy/dragonrider.htm   (432 words)

  
 Kunguru - Wikipedia
edithae, Kunguru Somali (Somali Crow or Dwarf Raven)
Corvus antipodum antipodum (North Island Raven) imekwisha sasa
Corvus antipodum pycrafti (South Island Raven) imekwisha sasa
sw.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kunguru   (87 words)

  
 Brown necked Raven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
It has similar proportions to the Raven but the bill is not so large or deep and the wings tendto be a little more pointed in profile.
The Dwarf Raven seems to preferthorn trees for its nest building.
The voice is also very similar to the Common Ravens being made of croaks, though higher in pitch and a harsh"karr-karr-karr" very like a Carrion Crow too.
www.therfcc.org /brown-necked-raven-141185.html   (330 words)

  
 Ashenvale Center -> A New Purpose   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
He hummed a warsong he had learned from a Bronzebeard dwarf during the Second War as he stooped to gather another branch.
The raven haired dwarf paused to inspect his find; it was too wet.
Wordlessly, the dwarf walked over to a large stone nearby, and picked it up.
s3.invisionfree.com /Ashenvale_Center/index.php?showtopic=67   (1246 words)

  
 Need some consultations on some things. - Page 4 - GameBanshee Forums
You take your level and roll that for the raven's hit dice, unless the raven's hit dice is higher then your level.
Keep in mind with the raven, it would be rediculous for a raven to miss anything, but they usually wouldn't be attacking.
Also, appraise could also be ruled if you want, as the raven gives a natural +3 on appraise checks for the wizard.
www.gamebanshee.com /forums/showthread.php?p=644054   (1631 words)

  
 Brown-necked Raven - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Brown-necked Raven - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This page was last modified 10:30, 25 May 2005.
Brown-necked Raven, Image Links: and Video footage links.
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Utah honeysuckle Lonicera xylosteum L. dwarf honeysuckle Sambucus cerulea var.
ramosa Babcock dwarf alpine hawksbeard Crepis occidentalis Nutt.
dwarf blueberry Vaccinium deliciosum Piper blueleaved huckleberry Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl.
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filifolius Onagraceae CAHAL2 Calylophus hartwegii (Benth.) Raven var.
maccartii Onagraceae CAHAP2 Calylophus hartwegii (Benth.) Raven var.
gilmanii (Munz) Raven Gilman's evening-primrose Onagraceae CAKEK Camissonia kernensis (Munz) Raven ssp.
www.catalpatreeseeds.com /CandyPress/Downloads/PLANTS-Database-C.txt   (13421 words)

  
 Ashenvale Center -> Greets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Upon opening the door, you're greeted by the sight of a middle aged, raven haired Dwarf.
Kelteron got up from his chair and greeted the dwarf.
They talkd, and at the end said, "Don't worry, Cromlech, we are allies to all who fight the undead.
s3.invisionfree.com /Ashenvale_Center/index.php?showtopic=66   (251 words)

  
 Typical crows and allies msg taxonomy msg...
They range in size from the relatively small pigeon pigeon-sized jackdaw jackdaws (Eurasian Eurasian and Daurian Daurian) to the Common Raven Common Raven of the Palearctic Palearctic region and Thick-billed Raven Thick-billed Raven of the highlands of Ethiopia Ethiopia.
Somali Crow Somali Crow or Dwarf Raven Dwarf Raven "C. edithae"
Rook Rook "C. frugilegus" The islands between Southeast Asia and Australia have several species, as do the West Indies off the south east coast of the North American continent.
www.biodatabase.de /Crow   (416 words)

  
 Brown-necked Raven -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
(Crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay) Corvidae
The Brown-necked Raven (Corvus ruficollis) is a larger bird (52-56 cm in length) than the (American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard) Carrion Crow though not as large as the (additional info and facts about Common Raven) Common Raven.
There is a sub-species of this bird called the (additional info and facts about Dwarf Raven) Dwarf Raven (Corvus ruficollis edithae) which is about the size of the Carrion Crow though this bird now appears to be closer to the (additional info and facts about Pied Crow) Pied Crow (C.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/B/Br/Brown-necked_Raven.htm   (470 words)

  
 Goatweb.com Breeder Directory: Nigerian_Dwarf/US_States/Northwest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Description: We offer nigerian dwarf goats pygmy goats goat milk soap and feeders.
Description: Nigerian Dwarf Goats dalmation pattern and brown and blue eyes.Cae neg.
Description: Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats bred for pleasure, dairy type, or show located in southern Idaho.
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