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Eurasian Jackdaw

Coloeus monedula · Species of bird in the crow family Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
eurjac, EUJA, WEJA

About the Eurasian Jackdaw

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 darker or paler greyscale 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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
SpeciesColoeus monedula
Species Codeseurjac, EUJA, WEJA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Eurasian Jackdaw belong to?

The Eurasian Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Eurasian Jackdaw?

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...

Where can I report a Eurasian Jackdaw sighting?

You can log sightings of Eurasian Jackdaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurjac, or on iNaturalist.