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Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #WesternJackdaw #EurasianJackdaw #EuropeanJackdaw | #Jackdaws #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by Didgeman #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula)

The western jackdaw, also known as the Eurasian jackdaw or the European jackdaw is a characterful bird belonging to the crow family. It is known for its distinctive black plumage, gray nape, and pale eyes. Jackdaws are highly social and often form large flocks, nesting in tree cavities or buildings. They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and carrion. The Western jackdaw is found across Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa, where it is commonly seen in urban, suburban, and rural habitats. Four subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Didgeman via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/jackdaw-crow-raven-bird-bird-watch-3747346/

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Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds | #StellersJay #CyanocittaStelleri | #CrestedJays #Jays #CrowFamily : Photo by Tim_Tonic #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)

The Steller's jay is a species of jay known for its striking blue and grey plumage with a black head and crest. Native to western North America they are known for their intelligence, vocalizations, and bold nature. They are medium-sized birds with a robust build and a distinctive call. Steller's jays inhabit coniferous forests and are often found in mountainous regions. Thirteen subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Tim_Tonic via Pixabay

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) #NorthAmericanBirds | #BlueJay #CyanocittaCristata | #Jays #CrestedJays #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds : Photo by JackBulmer #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Blue jays are striking birds with vibrant blue backs, wings, and tails, a white underside, and a raisable blue crest. They have black barring on their wings and a black necklace around their throats. These intelligent and vocal birds are found across eastern North America, in forests, woodlands, and even suburban areas. They are known for their loud "jayer-jayer" calls and their ability to mimic hawk calls. Blue jays are omnivores, eating insects, nuts, seeds, and fruits. Four subspecies are generally recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by JackBulmer via Pixabay

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White-throated magpie-jay (Calocitta formosa) #NorthAmericanbirds #CentralAmericanbirds | #WhiteThroatedMagpieJay #MagpieJays #Jays #CrowFamily #Corvids | #birdsoftheworld #birds

White-throated magpie-jay (Calocitta formosa). Adult. Distribution: Pacific-slope of Southern Mexico to Costa Rica. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: DWUO 📷: Photo by sdm2019 via Pixabay 2020

The photo shows a stunning bird with a vibrant plumage of blue, black, and white. It has a long, blue tail and a distinctive crest of feathers on its head. The underparts are white, while the upperparts and wings are a beautiful blue.

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