This is a jackdaw bird. It is a small, black-capped crow of woodlands, parks, towns and coast. It has a short, chunky bill, a grey âshawlâ around the back of the head, a black cap and a white eye. The birdâs feathers are black and grey. It is known for stealing other birdsâ eggs and breaking into garden feeders. It eats invertebrates, fruit, seeds and carrion, and occasionally takes eggs and nestlings. The jackdaw is a sociable bird that can be seen in flocks, often performing aerial acrobatics or repeating its short, loud âkyaâ call. Jackdaws mate for life, pairing-up during their first year, but not mating until the year after
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