Bird
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Size
33–34 cmSmaller than a Rook or Crow — about the size of a pigeon
Weight
220–270 gAbout the weight of a large orange
Lifespan
5 years
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Sexes look identical — both have glossy black plumage with a distinctive grey nape and pale grey eyes
Habitat
Old buildings, cliffs, woodland, farmland, churchyards — nests in chimneys, towers and tree holes
Best time
Year-round
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
Jackdaws pair for life — bonded pairs maintain constant physical contact, preening each other and flying side by side even outside the breeding season
They are highly intelligent problem-solvers — studies show Jackdaws can follow human gaze and understand pointing gestures, skills previously thought unique to great apes and dogs
Often confused with
Rook (bare face
shaggy thighs
taller)
Carrion Crow (all black
much larger
no grey nape)
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