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Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandarius

Least Concern
Wingspan
36.2 cm
Weight
161.33333333333334 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 36.2 cm 14.3 in
Weight 161.33333333333334 g 5.69 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.

Clutch Size

3-10

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Garrulus
Species Garrulus glandarius

Distribution

Eurasian Jay has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Eurasian Jay endangered?
The Eurasian Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Jay nest?
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.
How big is the Eurasian Jay?
The Eurasian Jay has a wingspan of 36.2 cm, weight of 161.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Jay belong to?
The Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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