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Eurasian Jackdaw

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusColoeus
Eurasian Jackdaw
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Eurasian Jackdaw

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Memory Masters

Eurasian Jackdaws can recognize individual human faces, helping them remember who is friend or foe!

Ability

Clever Communicators

Eurasian Jackdaws use over 10 different calls to share complex information, like warning others of danger!

Ability

Tool Users

These clever birds have been observed using tools like sticks to pry food from cracks, showing their intelligence!

Measurements & details

Length
34-39 cm
Wingspan
67-74 cm
Weight
0.175-0.28 kg
Lifespan
5-15 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
4-6
Incubation
17-18 days

Diet & Feeding

They are omnivores, eating almost anything from insects to seeds and human food scraps!

Primary Foods

  • insects
  • worms
  • seeds
  • fruits
  • eggs
  • food scraps

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Buzzards sometimes prey on adult jackdaws or their young.

eats

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Jackdaws forage for these ants and their larvae.

shelters

Pedunculate Oak

Quercus robur

Many jackdaws build their nests in the cavities of old oak trees.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch from a distance and don't feed wild birds, as they can become dependent on people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eurasian Jackdaw?

34-39 cm

What is Eurasian Jackdaw's wingspan?

67-74 cm

How much does Eurasian Jackdaw weigh?

0.175-0.28 kg

How long does Eurasian Jackdaw live?

5-15 years

How fast can Eurasian Jackdaw move?

45 km/h

What does Eurasian Jackdaw eat?

They are omnivores, eating almost anything from insects to seeds and human food scraps!

Where is Eurasian Jackdaw usually found?

Urban areas

How does Eurasian Jackdaw hunt?

Foraging

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