Ravens are highly intelligent members of the Corvidae family, which includes crows, magpies, and jackdaws. They are fascinating birds, typically forming monogamous bonds for life, though some remain unattached, and are the largest members of the crow family. Their remarkable behavior continues to amaze us, and the story of Loki the Raven is a testament to the species as a whole.

In 2014, Loki arrived at Coda Falconry, a bird of prey center in West London. The center’s primary mission is to provide exceptional care for animals in need while offering educational opportunities for the public. Loki came to the center as a rehoming case. Born in captivity, Loki had been sold to someone with little understanding of how to care for a raven. Loki was aggressive with his owner, thus prompting the owner to relinquish the bird. The center recognized that Loki was ill-treated and in need of rehabilitation. This task was given to Elliott Manarin.

During Loki’s rehabilitation, Manarin was hospitalized more than a dozen times due to the bird’s aggression. Despite this, his determination — and a deepening bond with Loki — kept him committed to working through the raven’s difficult behavior in hopes that Loki would begin to come around. Over time, Loki developed a strong trust in Elliott, allowing both to work together to achieve a high quality of life for the raven.

The Raven With 300,000 Fans

A decade later, Loki is a celebrity on social media. There are plenty of ways for fans to enjoy the raven’s antics. To date, Loki’s Instagram account has over 304k followers, his YouTube account has over 132k subscribers, and his TikTok account has over 302k followers. Loki even has his own website.

Loki was recently in a music video by a UK-based metal band that goes by the moniker of The Raven Age. Their mascot is an anthropomorphic 8-foot raven, and Loki had to shoot a greenscreen segment with the machine. Loki aced this shoot with the skill of a professional; watch that here.

Loki the Raven is also the subject of a book by Elliott Manarin titled Raising Loki. Readers have given the book rave reviews, enjoying the story of Loki’s journey from a neglected one-year-old raven to a happy and delightfully mischievous bird who seemingly loves to entertain with his trickery. The book is available here and offers a deeper look into Loki’s life and personality.

Elliott Manarin has a highly educated and scientific background to validate his time with Loki. He is an avian educator who is a raptor specialist. His help in setting up Coda Falconry is a bedrock in the organization. You can learn more about Coda Falconry at this link.