




Coloeus monedula
The Eurasian Jackdaw is a clever bird with shiny black feathers and bright blue eyes. They are known for their playful nature and love to explore their surroundings.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Eurasian Jackdaw is a small, smart-looking crow with a glossy black body. It has a striking silver-grey nape and pale, almost white, eyes that make it stand out from other dark birds.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Jackdaws understand human pointing gestures, a rare skill for non-primates!
These birds often play by chasing and tumbling in the air just for fun!
They can drop nuts from high up to crack them open on hard surfaces!
They mate for life and are always seen in pairs within their big flocks!
Eurasian Jackdaws can recognize individual human faces, helping them remember who is friend or foe!
Eurasian Jackdaws use over 10 different calls to share complex information, like warning others of danger!
These clever birds have been observed using tools like sticks to pry food from cracks, showing their intelligence!
They are omnivores, eating almost anything from insects to seeds and human food scraps!

Buteo buteo
Buzzards sometimes prey on adult jackdaws or their young.
Formica rufa
Jackdaws forage for these ants and their larvae.
Quercus robur
Many jackdaws build their nests in the cavities of old oak trees.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Watch from a distance and don't feed wild birds, as they can become dependent on people.
34-39 cm
67-74 cm
0.175-0.28 kg
5-15 years
45 km/h
They are omnivores, eating almost anything from insects to seeds and human food scraps!
Urban areas
Foraging
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England, UK
You might spot Sika Deer, European Robin, and Eurasian Jackdaw.
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South Holland, NL
You might spot Grey Heron, Eurasian Jackdaw, and Common Moorhen.
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England, UK
You might spot Red Admiral, Large Red Damselfly, and Blue Emperor.
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England, UK
You might spot Cinnabar Moth, Common Moorhen, and Marmalade Hover Fly.
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North Denmark Region, DK
You might spot House Sparrow, Eurasian Jackdaw, and Common Wood-Pigeon.
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England, UK
You might spot Ring-Necked Pheasant, Goose, and Eurasian Coot.
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