Food
Omnivore
Jackdaws eat insects, seeds and scraps.
Eats plants and animals
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Jackdaw Facts for Kids: J Is for Jackdaw
Jackdaws are small, clever crows with pale gray eyes. They often build their nests in chimneys and old buildings. Here are easy jackdaw facts for kids: what jackdaws eat, how big they grow, what a baby jackdaw is called and where jackdaws live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter J.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Jackdaws
Two more true facts about the jackdaw that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Jackdaw”
Jackdaw starts with the letter J. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Jackdaws have pale silver-blue eyes.
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One more fact
They pair up and stay with one partner for life.
Act it outMove like a jackdaw for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter J in “Jackdaw”.
Ask a questionWhat would a jackdaw eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Jackdaw Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the jackdaw, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A jackdaw is about 34 cm (13 in) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Jackdaws live for about 5 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby jackdaw is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Clattering
A group of jackdaws is called a clattering.
Group nameHabitat
Farms
Jackdaws are found in Europe, Asia and North Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
Jackdaws are small, clever crows with pale gray eyes. They often build their nests in chimneys and old buildings.
Jackdaw is a birdLetter
J is for jackdaw
Jackdaw has 7 letters and starts with J.
Say: Jackdaw
Quick quiz
Jackdaw Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Jackdaw Coloring Page: Letter J Worksheet
Done reading about the jackdaw? Print the free letter J sheet, say “J is for jackdaw” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
All FAQs
Jackdaw Questions Kids Ask
Jackdaws eat insects, seeds and scraps. That makes the jackdaw an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A jackdaw is about 34 cm (13 in) long.
Jackdaws live for about 5 years.
A baby jackdaw is called a chick.
A group of jackdaws is called a clattering.
Jackdaws live in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Their favorite habitat is: farms.
Yes. The jackdaw is a bird. Jackdaws are small, clever crows with pale gray eyes. They often build their nests in chimneys and old buildings.
Jackdaw starts with the letter J. Say it slowly and listen for the J sound at the start.
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