Aman: It’s a raven.
Rohith: No, it’s a crow. What even makes you think it’s a raven?
A: Crows always travel in groups, ergo, it’s not a crow.
R: Well, ravens mostly travel in pairs. So how come your raven isn’t?
A: It’s not my raven. Wait, so you agree that it’s a raven?
R: Of course not! I, like all the other sane people in this world, know it’s a crow. That’s why I called it your raven since you’re the only one who thinks it’s a raven.
A: Its tail is not shaped like a fan. So its clearly not a crow.
R: Well, its tail is not exactly wedge-shaped like a raven either.
Kushal: Hey guys. Seems like a heated discussion. What are you guys arguing about?
A: Hey Kushal, maybe you can settle this matter for us. That bird is a raven, right?
R: C’mon Kushal, it’s clearly a crow. You’re with me on this one, right?
K: Wait for a second, guys… what bird are we even talking about?
At that moment, Aman and Rohith realized that while they were busy with the crow-raven conundrum, the raven/crow (jury’s still out on that) had flown away.
(200 words)
This post was written in response to the Sunday Photo Fiction prompt and Fandango’s One-Word Challenge for the day: conundrum. Click on the links to read the entries from my fellow bloggers. 🙂
The prompts were the photo of the bird (I still can’t figure out if it’s a raven or a crow) and the word: “conundrum”.
So, what do you think? Is it a raven? Or, is it a crow? I’ll be waiting to hear from you.
Please don’t hesitate to like, comment or share this post! 🙂
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My Random Ramblings 
Let me stick my neck out without doing any research and say it is a crow. I THINK. ☺️
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Hey, at least you were brave enough to render an opinion. I see you’re on Rohith’s side. As for me, well, I’m too confused. So I’m with Kushal on this one – what bird? 😂
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😂😂😂
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Thanks a lot for dropping by. ♥️😄
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Just to complicate things, a crow on its own is a rook and a rook in a crowd is a crow…or visa-versa!!
My story – A Black Bird
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Ohh my. Just when I thought the whole crow-raven conundrum was bad!
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BTW, if you click on your ‘image courtesy’ link the mystery will be solved!
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Ohh it’s a raven, isn’t it? I’d seen that before but I wasn’t quite convinced.
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I have no idea. I see crows all the time, but who knows…they may be ravens.
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Same here. So far, only one of my friends have concluded that it’s a raven. Others were of the opinion that the picture is inconclusive. Anyhow, it made for a great prompt. And thank you, Fandango for your #FOWC conundrum.
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Thats a crow for sure 😁
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Of course I know you’d say that! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read, Bhaiyya. 😄
Wow, I should name a character of every story of mine after you, right? 😉
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Haha.. That’d be too much for me to handle.. But looking forward to seeing it once in a while 😁😉
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😂 haha. Too much of anything could be a bad thing. Looking forward to see you a lot over here. 😛
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Haha nice argument going on finally it looks like a crow, Shweta. Nice😊😊😊😊
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Thank you, Kamal Ji. I couldn’t figure out if it was a raven or a crow. That’s how I got the idea for this post. 😄
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It’s k u wrote very well, Shweta. Welcome always dear😊😊😊😊
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Your support means a lot to me. ❤️😃
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Welcome Shweta
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❤️😄
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I don’t know the difference–but I think we have crows around my neighborhood, and I enjoy them! 🙂
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I can spot the difference occasionally. We’ve got both crows and ravens here. Thanks for stopping by, Fleur. 😄
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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♥️
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❤
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Hahaha..an unsolved mystery! 😉
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It is. 😂😂😂 So what do you think? Crow or raven?
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I would like to believe it was a crossbreed! 😉
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Haha! That’s a very diplomatic answer, Nidheesh. 😂
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Left me with a HUGE smile on my face – well done!!
I had to skip this week (sad since it’s my photo), just too much life right now.
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Glad that it made you smile. 😄 Thanks for the photo. It’s a great photo. So let me ask the photographer herself – is it a crow or raven?
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It was taken in the Petrified Forest and I believe it’s a raven. They are quite common there and I loved watching it do the one legged hop that we’ve seen Native Americans do in their dance.
https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/petrified-forest-american-ravens
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Sorry that you had to skip this week. Hopefully you can participate next week.
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Seems to be a crow, but then, I’ve never seen a raven, so who knows!
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The opinion is divided. The actual picture says raven, I think.
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Many a time we discuss on issues whose time has long gone. By the way all Ravens are crows but not all crows are ravens, I think.
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Yes we tend to waste time on such issues. Ohh, all ravens are crows? I’ve never heard that one before.
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A real conundrum. Loved this, Shweta.
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Glad to know that you loved this. Thanks for reading.
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My vote is for the crow. A clever conundrum. Nicely told. 🙂
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I see. You’re on Rohith’s side. 😁 Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, kitty. Hope you are having a good weekend. ♥️
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My pleasure, Shweta. Yup I did have a nice weekend, looking forward to the next one :). Hope you enjoyed yours too 🙂
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Same here. 😄
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🙂
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I think it should be a crow.
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