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Corvus monedula
| Size | 33–34 cm Smaller than a Rook or Crow — about the size of a pigeon |
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| Weight | 220–270 g About 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
Jackdaws pair for life — bonded pairs maintain constant physical contact, preening each other and flying side by side even outside the breeding season
More for experts
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)
Rook (bare face, shaggy thighs, taller), Carrion Crow (all black, much larger, no grey nape)