Eurasian Jackdaw

The Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) is a passerine bird that belongs to the Corvidae family.

Other names
The Eurasian Jackdaw also has several other names including the Western Jackdaw, European Jackdaw, or simply Jackdaw.

Description
It is smaller than crows and has a black plumage with smocky gray nape. The eyes are light blue.

Similar species
hooded crow

Behaviour
It is a very smart and gregarious bird. It makes huge and noisy flocks.

Diet
seeds, berries, carrion, lizards, mice, eggs and chicks, insects, worms.

Calls
a loud kiook.

Reproduction
it nests in colonies.

Distribution/habitat
It is found in cities and farmlands.