All you need to know about the smallest member of the Corvid family
Where is the Western jackdaw found?
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia
What does the Western jackdaw eat?
Seeds, grains, berries, fruits, invertebrates, bird's eggs, and ectoparasites on livestock. Turn more carnivorous during the breeding season.
What habitat does the Western jackdaw prefer?
Open country with scattered trees, grasslands, cliffs and mountainsides, parks and gardens, fields, and farmland
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