top of page

Eurasian Jay

The Eurasian Jay, its scientific name Garrulus glandarius, is a bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

It is part of the Corvidae family, and of the Passeriformes order.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

It is easily recognizable with its white and pink crown, white throat and pink, beige, white and black body. Its wings are beige, blue, black and white. Its beak is black and its legs are pink.

In the Eurasian Jay, it is impossible to recognize the female from the male.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

It feeds mainly on acorns, seeds, fruits and the eggs of small passerines.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

The Eurasian Jay inhabits deciduous or coniferous forests, parks and gardens.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

It nests in very thick bushes or in trees. It lays about 3 to 7 eggs.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

It is a rather talkative species.

In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.

On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

Geai des chênes.PNG

Eurasian Jay adult breeding plumage

bottom of page