Wildlifeof China
Western Jackdaw
Crows, Drongos, Orioles & Shrikes
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Coloeus monedula
Basic stats
Range
Northwest Africa through Europe (except the subarctic north) and eastwards through central Asia to the eastern Himalayas and Lake Baikal
Clutch size
About 5 pale blue or blue-green eggs with brown to grey speckles
Size
34–39cm
The western jackdaw, also known as the Eurasian or European jackdaw, is a black-plumaged crow-family bird 34–39cm long. Four subspecies are recognised, differing mainly in how dark or pale the grey on the head and nape is. It is found from north-west Africa through all of Europe, except the subarctic north, and eastwards through central Asia to the eastern Himalayas and Lake Baikal (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is mostly resident, though northern and eastern populations migrate south in winter. It is gregarious and vocal, living in small groups. About five pale blue or mint-green eggs with brown to grey speckles are laid and incubated by the female. The source does not describe its status in China (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Western Jackdaw found?
- Northwest Africa through Europe (except the subarctic north) and eastwards through central Asia to the eastern Himalayas and Lake Baikal
- How many eggs does the Western Jackdaw lay?
- About 5 pale blue or blue-green eggs with brown to grey speckles
- How big is the Western Jackdaw?
- 34–39cm