Macbeth

This scene mentions a raven crowing himself hoarse (soar throated). What do birds like this usually imply? What does LMB mean by this statement? (Act1 Scene 5)

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Dark or black birds like the raven denote evil and bad omens. Lady Macbeth means that the black raven will metaphorically announce the entrance of Duncan to their castle. That night they will kill him.