- In 34 states, it is illegal to posses a common raven.
- They are legal in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Canada
- In Canada, ravens are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, and it is illegal to possess, disturb, or destroy their nests or eggs.
United Kingdom
- In the United Kingdom, it is legal to keep a common raven as a pet, but a license is required.
Rest of Europe
- In most European countries, it is illegal to keep a common raven as a pet, although there are some exceptions for zoos and other licensed institutions.
Australia
- In Australia, it is illegal to keep a common raven as a pet in all states and territories.