Least ConcernEurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
Birds · Passeriformes · Corvidae
Cyanopica cooki
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The Iberian azure-winged magpie is a slender corvid with a black cap, a pinkish-brown body and unmistakable sky-blue wings and tail. It is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and highly characteristic of the dehesas of Extremadura and the south-west of the peninsula. It lives in tightly knit family groups and breeds cooperatively: the previous year's young help to feed their parents' chicks. It is noisy, inquisitive and notably intelligent, like the rest of the corvids.
Weight
60 g – 80 g
Size
31 cm – 35 cm
Life expectancy
9 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
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