Jay
Scientific name: Garrulus glandarius
The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal woodlands and parks, often storing them for the winter ahead.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 34cmWingspan: 55cm
Weight: 170g
Average lifespan: 4 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.