1 Death of Inhaling Hatmaking Chemicals: Got chore message, guv. But hwy did choo use a raven?
2 Death of Insanely Overpowered Fireballs: Ravens are traditional symbols of Death. And in some traditions they act as psychopomps.
3 Death of Inhaling Hatmaking Chemicals: Sure. But it was a bit conspicky-us.
3 Death of Insanely Overpowered Fireballs: A raven is no more unusual than a pigeon, say.
4 Death of Inhaling Hatmaking Chemicals: Maybe not, but that pallid bust o' Pallas 'e brung to sit on hwas a tad much.

Deaths don't need to be reminded what a psychopomp is. It sort of goes with the territory.

In the area immediately around my home, ravens are actually more common than pigeons. Australian ravens, of course. Pigeons start to take over in more densely trafficked areas, such as up the street near the shops, where they can scavenge crumbs easily.