rather small body; mostly black; grey nape (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-06)
Western Jackdaw Corvus monedula
Native Range:
Eurasia
Notes:
a small dark crow that in western Europe is a common inhabitant of towns and villages where it often roosts on housetops with chimneys; in wilder situations, found on open farmlands and rocky outcrops, sea coasts, and among castle ruins; nests in holes in trees, cliffs, and buildings.
traces of grey also on throat and underparts (Luxembourg; 2007-10-18)
pale white iris (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-06)
favors rooftops (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-06)
grey on nape and back of head (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-06)
found in urban and suburban settings (Northern Ireland; 2008-09-06)
also found in small flocks on rocky outcrops (Spain; 2006-06-06)