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Birdsong field guide

Daurian Jackdaw

Coloeus dauuricus

A small, elegant corvid of Eastern Asia, distinguished from its Western relative by the striking white underparts and collar seen in adult individuals.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic 'kyaq' or 'chyak,' which is higher-pitched and more nasal than the calls of larger crows.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · MongoliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Adults typically display a 'pied' plumage with a creamy-white collar and belly, though a rare all-black morph also exists.
It is one of the smallest members of the Corvidae family, closely related to the Western Jackdaw of Europe.
The species is highly social and frequently associates with Rooks in large, noisy communal flocks during the winter.
Unlike many crows, it is a cavity nester, utilizing hollow trees, rock crevices, and even abandoned buildings for its nests.
Research suggests they possess advanced spatial memory and can distinguish between individual humans based on previous interactions.

Habitat

Open woodlands, river valleys, and agricultural fields, often found near human settlements.

Range

Eastern Asia, ranging from eastern Russia and Mongolia through China to Korea and Japan.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Eurasian JackdawColoeus monedula

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