Photo: Karl Jonsson from Göteborg, Sweden / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Western Jackdaw
Coloeus monedula
Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Europe & Northern Asia.
Found across 13 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Coloeus
- Species monedula
Quick facts
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) belongs to the Corvidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL c, w, sw, also n Africa.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Western Jackdaw live?
The Western Jackdaw is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL c, w, sw, also n Africa.
What family does the Western Jackdaw belong to?
The Western Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Western Jackdaw make?
1 real field recording of the Western Jackdaw — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Feeders for Jays & Larger Garden Birds
How to choose a feeder for jays and other big, bold garden birds — the styles that suit peanuts and larger food, and how to keep them from crowding your small-bird feeders. A decision framework with the species in the Birbs encyclopedia.