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Least ConcernJays
Eurasian Jay
A shy but striking woodland bird with a pinkish body, black moustache and bright blue wing patches. Jays are important acorn dispersers for oak trees.
Garrulus glandarius
Woodland Parks Large gardens
Size
32-35 cm
Wingspan
52-58 cm
Weight
140-200 g
Lifespan
4 years
Diet
Acorns, beech mast, insects, small mammals and eggs; famous for caching acorns in autumn.
Song & Call
A harsh, screaming 'wee-atch' call, often the first sign of a jay nearby.
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Recording by David Torlach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Pinkish body
- Blue wing patches
- Black moustache stripe
Conservation
Least Concern
Stable; benefits from oak woodland and spreading into suburban areas.
