I live in a big conurbation which is polluted but despite it there are a lot of birds which live with us. One of them is jackdaw which is very friendly and it doesn't afraid of people. They live in a big city on the noisy streets.
The western jackdaw (Corvus monedula), also known as the Eurasian jackdaw, European jackdaw, Western Jackdaw, or simply jackdaw, is a passerine bird in the crow family. Found across Europe, western Asia and North Africa, it is mostlyresident, although northern and eastern populations migrate south in winter.
My jackdaws don't migrate for winter they stay with us.
Measuring 34–39 centimetres (13–15 in) in length, the western jackdaw is the second smallest member of the genus Corvus. Most of the plumage is a shiny black, with a purple (in subspecies monedula and spermologus) or blue (in subspecies cirtensis and soemmerringii) sheen on the crown, forehead, and secondaries, and a green-blue sheen on the throat, primaries, and tail. The cheeks, nape and neck are light grey to greyish-silver, and the underparts are slate-grey. The legs are black, as is the short stout bill, the length of which is about 75% of the length of the rest of the head.
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they are handsome birds with very striking eyes!
ReplyDeleteThe Jackdaw is my favourite in the crow family. Nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteI like them,too.
DeleteNice photos of the Jackdaw - I have never seen one of those before
ReplyDeleteThat's why you visit blog from Europe my Dear Lady
DeleteSo, you have had possibility, today.
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents used to call crows, jackdaws, but they are nothing like your jackdaws.
ReplyDeleteThey are similar so people can't recognize them.
DeleteLove these and all the clever corvids.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteNo jackdaws here, and I don't think I've seen a picture of one before. We do have their cousins - crows! Which are very noisy and excitable.
ReplyDeleteJackdaws are friendly better than crows.
DeleteI've never heard of these! Such long legs!
ReplyDeleteSo now you are more intelligent
DeleteThey're fun to watch. We have lots of them here year round.
ReplyDeleteSo they are friendly neighbours.
DeleteI've heard of jackdaws, but had no idea what they looked like. This is great!
ReplyDeleteso it was your first time
DeleteThanks for the great photos and information.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
DeleteTo have these gorgeous birds staying year 'round is a gift! They're awesome as are your photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend...it's always appreciated!!
Thanks, a lot. They are lovely birds.
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