About the Eurasian Jackdaw
The Eurasian Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) is a species of bird in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 136 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code eurjac when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Coloeus monedula |
| Species Codes | eurjac, EUJA, WEJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Jackdaw belong to?
The Eurasian Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Jackdaw?
The Eurasian Jackdaw is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Eurasian Jackdaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Jackdaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurjac, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
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