This is a small, black crow with a distinctive silvery sheen to the back of its head. The pale eyes are also noticeable.
Key ID Features:
A small, neat crow, largely black but with distinct silver-grey nape, neck and cheeks.
The greyish-white eye is distinctive.Beak is relatively short and slender.
In flight the faster and slightly deeper beats of the proportionally long wings helps to distinguish from Carrion Crow and Rook when seen from a distance.
Infamous for its tendency to nest in domestic chimneys and often seen in life bonded pairs.
Varying degrees of leucism isquite common.
Overview
Scientific name: Corvus monedula.
Family: Crows and allies (Corvidae)
Where to see them:
Jackdaws can be found in fields, woods, parks and gardens. They're social birds and roost communally in woodlands. They're widespread and common across the UK, except the Scottish Highlands.
Seen in UK:
At any time of year. Jackdaws often join up with rooks and carrion crows in autumn and winter to roost together in huge numbers.
What they eat
Insects, young birds and eggs, fruit, seeds and scraps.
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Photographer: Tim Tapley
