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SPECIES PROFILE
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius)
Garrulus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Corvidae
GENUS
Garrulus
📋 Description
SIZE
32-35 cm body, 140-190 g
COLORATION
Pinkish-brown, blue wing patch
ADAPTATIONS
Acorn cacher, noisy
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
5-7 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Acorns, insects, small vertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Eurasian Jay is a colorful crow with a bright blue wing patch. It is famous for caching acorns and helping oak trees spread.
2
It is noisy and often seen in woodlands.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for colorful crow with blue wing patches in woodlands.
