Jay  (Garrulus glandarius)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

In Britain, the jay is common throughout much of England and Wales, and reaches as far north as Perthshire, Argyll and Aberdeenshire (8). Various races of this species occur throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, reaching Siberia in the east and the Himalayas in the south (9).

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

Habitat

Breeds in coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, as well as in large wooded parks, preferably where there are oaks (2), as well as in orchards and gardens (8).

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