Jackdaw  (Corvus monedula)

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Range

Widely distributed throughout Britain, but scarcer in upland areas (5). It is also widespread throughout western Europe (6). Scandinavian populations migrate to England, Scotland and the Low Countries for the winter (6).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Breeds in buildings and cavities in houses, as well as in parks, woodlands with hollow trees, and on sea cliffs (2).

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