Raven Sound Effects
10 free raven sound effects for ominous moments, or for gothic and fantasy scenes · 1.1–5.9 s each · MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 raven sound effects include single, double and triple croaks, a gurgling call, throat clicks, a takeoff, a flyover, two ravens answering and calls over a forest and a graveyard. Use them for gothic scenes, horror openings and fantasy forests.
Quick picks: Hoarse Croaking Raven 03 (1.9 s, recommended) · Clicking Raven 02 (1.1 s, the shortest, recommended) · Graveyard Raven 07 (5.9 s, the longest, recommended)
All 10
- Clicking Raven 021.1 s1.1 s
A raven makes a few hollow throat clicks, for close-up bird scenes.
- Gurgling Raven 081.5 s1.5 s
A raven makes a rolling throat call, for wildlife videos.
- 1.9 s
A raven gives one hoarse croak, for ominous moments.
- Takeoff Raven 092.2 s2.2 s
A raven croaks and flaps its wings as it takes off, for startled birds.
- 2.8 s
A raven gives two hoarse croaks, for gothic scenes.
- 3.5 s
A raven croaks three times in a row, for horror openings.
- Flyover Raven 063.5 s3.5 s
A raven flies over with wingbeats and one croak, for transitions in dark scenes.
- 4.7 s
A raven croaks far away over a forest, for dark woods ambience.
- Answering Raven 014.9 s4.9 s
Two ravens call back and forth, for fantasy forests.
- Graveyard Raven 075.9 s5.9 s
A raven croaks slowly in a windy graveyard, for Halloween scenes.
Related sound effects
Common uses: ominous moments, gothic and fantasy scenes.
Which raven variation to use
Pick a croak for a bird on screen, the distant forest or graveyard file to set a place, and the takeoff or flyover when the bird moves. For the familiar caw, use the crow page.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about raven
What is the difference between a raven and a crow sound?
Ravens usually give a lower, hoarser croak, and crows a higher caw. This page has croaks, and the Crow Caw page has caws.
What sounds do ravens make besides croaking?
They also gurgle and click in the throat. Gurgling Raven 08 is the rolling call, and Clicking Raven 02 is the clicks.
Which raven sound suits Halloween or a horror game?
Graveyard Raven 07 is a raven croaking slowly with light wind behind it. Distant Forest Raven 04 is one far off over a forest.
Can I use these raven sounds for free?
They are CC0 1.0 public domain, so they need no credit and no fee. They are AI-generated, not field captures of real birds.
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