Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
Aves › Passeriformes › Corvidae › Garrulus
Conservation status: least_concern
The Eurasian Jay is a striking woodland bird easily recognized by its pinkish-brown plumage, bold black and white facial markings, and distinctive bright blue wing feathers with black barring. Known for its raucous calls and intelligent behavior, it plays an important role in forest ecosystems by burying and dispersing acorns, often forgetting some that grow into new trees.
How To Identify
The Eurasian Jay is a medium-sized corvid, characterized by its striking slate-grey body plumage accented with vibrant, electric blue on the wings and tail. It possesses an unmistakable crest of blue feathers that can be raised or flattened.
Habitat
The Eurasian Jay lives in deciduous and mixed woodland.
Behaviour
The Eurasian Jay is a shy and elusive species whose alarm call is a harsh screech.
Native Range
The Eurasian Jay is native to western Europe and north-west Africa, extending to the Indian subcontinent, the eastern seaboard of Asia, and south-east Asia.
Did You Know?
A single jay can cache up to 5,000 acorns in autumn and remember most locations months later.
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