Western jackdaw

Description:

The Western jackdaw is a lively, diminutive member of the crow family. It appears to have totally dark plumage from a distance, but on closer inspection it can be seen that it is dark grey in colour with a lighter grey nape and sides of the neck. The beak is short and slender, the eyes are a unique pale blue, and it walks with a quick jaunty step, all of which allow this bird to be distinguished from the carrion and hooded crows or the rook. Males, females and juveniles are similar in appearance.

Habitat:

Western jackdaws inhabit wooded steppes, pastures, cultivated land, coastal cliffs, and towns. They thrive when forested areas are cleared and converted to fields and open areas. Habitats with a mix of large trees, buildings, and open ground are preferred.

Notes:

Spotted in urban area of Deventer, Holland.