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Daurian jackdaw

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Also known as: Corvus dauuricus

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The Daurian jackdaw (Corvus dauuricus) is a species of crow-like bird found in Eurasia. It is closely related to the common jackdaw (Corvus monedula) but is distinguished by its white breast and collar. These birds are smaller than carrion crows and are known for their black and gray plumage. Daurian jackdaws, like other jackdaws, are social birds that often breed in colonies and fly in flocks.12

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