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Eurasian Jackdaw

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[[Image:Eurasian_Jackdaw.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|IanF|IanF}} <br /> Photographed: Pitlochry, [[Scotland]]]] [[Image:Eurasian_Jackdaw.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|IanF|IanF}} <br /> Photographed: Pitlochry, [[Scotland]]]]
;[[:Category:Corvus|Corvus]] monedula ;[[:Category:Corvus|Corvus]] monedula

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Photo by IanF  Photographed:  Pitlochry, Scotland
Photo by IanF
Photographed: Pitlochry, Scotland
Corvus monedula

Contents

Identification

  • Black
  • Blue-black metallic sheen on back and shoulders
  • Grey nape and ear patches
  • Pale grey iris
  • Short, pointed bill

Distribution

Palearctic region. Accidental vagrant to northeastern United States and Canada.

Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of four subspecies.

Habitat

Open woodlands.

Behaviour

The diet includes insects, amphibians, rodents, seeds, fruits, berries, reptiles, eggs and young birds.

Vocalisation


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References

Whatbird

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