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Anonymous
As a general rule, ravens prefer tall hardwood trees near rivers, canals, etc. They are very shy and secretive, despite their reputation as bold tricksters. Securing one is going to be extremely dangerous and if you haven't figured out the difference between crows/ravens, you shouldn't be climbing several stories to pluck a baby from it's nest. If you haven't read it yet, read Mind of the Raven, by Bernd Heinrich.
I would suggest looking into an African white-necked raven. There are several breeders for them and they are easier to purchase (about the cost of a parrot, $900ish), and completely legal outside of Africa. Plus, a breeder can guarantee no hereditary illnesses and you don't have to worry about feather lice, bird flu, etc.
Another completely legal alternative for an exotic, smart black bird is a mynah, though there you are leaning more into parrots than corvids.
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