Species · GBIF taxon 5229493
Garrulus glandarius
garrulus glandariusAlso known as Jay, European Jay, Common Jay
Eurasian jays are colorful, highly intelligent woodland crows famous for their striking blue wing patches and loud, rasping screech. They play a vital role in forest regeneration by caching thousands of acorns each autumn, many of which are forgotten and grow into oak trees. These adaptable birds are also exceptional mimics, easily copying the calls of other birds, domestic animals, and even mechanical sounds.
IntelligentColorfulVocal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Acorns
- Caterpillars
- Wood Mice
Predators
- Eurasian Sparrowhawk
- Northern Goshawk
- Pine Marten
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, loss of mature oak forests, and persecution by gamekeepers
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed woodlands, parks, and mature gardens
Life span4 to 7 years in the wild, occasionally up to 15 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- Speciesgarrulus glandarius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for alarms: A harsh, rasping screech often reveals their presence long before they are seen.
- Watch the ground: Look for them hopping on the forest floor in autumn as they search for acorns to bury.
- Offer hazelnuts: Attract them to garden feeders by providing whole peanuts or hazelnuts in shell.
Symbiont 
Predator (c) Stanislav Murashkin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stanislav Murashkin · cc-byClose Relative 
Close Relative Estormiz / CC0 · cc0
Family Member Alexis Lours / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
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