Western Jackdaw
Corvus monedula
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Corvidae
About
The western jackdaw, also known as the Eurasian jackdaw, the European jackdaw, or simply the jackdaw, is a passerine bird in the crow family. It is found across Europe, western Asia and western North Africa; it is mostly resident, although northern and eastern populations migrate south in the winter. Four subspecies are recognised, which differ mainly in the colouration of the plumage on the head and nape. Linnaeus first described it formally, giving it the name Corvus monedula. The common name derives from the word jack, denoting "small", and daw, a less common synonym for "jackdaw", and the native English name for the bird.
Fun Fact
Jackdaws are the only corvids known to communicate gaze—they follow human eye direction and use eye contact to signal information to partners.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed on small invertebrates up to 18 millimetres (0.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance