CorvidaeCorvus

Eurasian Jackdaw

Corvus monedula

34–39 cmLarge
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Mountains of Wand N Pakistan, and NW Himalayas. Adult has silky-grey nape and hind neck, whitish half-collar, slate-grey underparts, and pale grey iris. Juvenile has darker grey nape and hind neck. and darker grey iris. Flight fast; looks blunt - headed in flight with oval-shaped wings and comparatively long tail. Open cultivated valleys.

Colour

GreyWhiteSlate
Average size
36.5 cm
Habitat
Open cultivated valleys.
Behaviour
Resident.

About this bird

Resident. Mountains of Wand N Pakistan, and NW Himalayas. Adult has silky-grey nape and hind neck, whitish half-collar, slate-grey underparts, and pale grey iris. Juvenile has darker grey nape and hind neck. and darker grey iris. Flight fast; looks blunt - headed in flight with oval-shaped wings and comparatively long tail. Open cultivated valleys.

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Eurasian Jackdaw is bigger than Andaman Barn Owl but smaller than Eurasian Coot.