BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 



3acUt)aw. 



The Jackdaw {Corvits nionedula^ Linnaeus) is not only 

 one of the commonest resident species of the family 

 Corvidce, but is also one of the most widely distributed in 

 the l]ritish Islands. It is also met with over most parts 

 of Northern and Central Europe, but is less so in Southern 

 Europe. It also occurs in Northern Africa. The adult 

 has the upper plumage glossy black, with the exception of 

 the hinder crown, neck, and sides of head, which are silvery 

 grey; under parts, dusky black; bill, legs, and feet, black; 

 irides, white. Length, between twelve and fourteen inches. 

 The young are dull black in plumage, showing very little 

 grey on the head or nape. 



