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Eurasian Jay

Garrulus glandarius

One jay may bury thousands of acorns in autumn. Those it forgets grow into new oak trees.

Where to see it for real: Whole peanuts on a platform; plant an oak if you have room.

Spot it in the game

Lives in the City park habitat (Europe, in a London park).

Eurasian Jay facts

Family

Crows and jays

Length

14 in (35 cm)

Wingspan

21 in (54 cm)

Weight

6 oz (170 g)

Diet

Acorns, seeds and insects, and sometimes eggs and nestlings.

Range

Europe, North Africa and across Asia.

Nest

A cup of twigs in a tree or tall shrub.

Song

A harsh, screaming "skaaak"; it also imitates other birds.

Active

by day

Status

Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: widespread and not at risk.

What the Eurasian Jay sounds like

How to attract the Eurasian Jay

Feeder foods, favorite first: peanuts, sunflower seed. Feeders that hold them: tube feeder and platform feeder. Keep a bird bath full, too.

In the game: fill a feeder with peanuts and sunflower seed and keep the bird bath full. It is an uncommon visitor, so be patient.

More: bird songs and calls, what to feed birds.

More birds of the city park

European RobinCity parkEurasian Blue TitCity parkGreat TitCity parkEurasian BlackbirdCity parkCommon ChaffinchCity parkEuropean GoldfinchCity park