Crows & Jays in Devon
6 species matching this filter.
Devon's diverse landscapes, from the rugged moorlands of Dartmoor and Exmoor to its lush farmland and wooded river valleys, provide excellent habitat for six species of crows and jays. The county is home to both the familiar Carrion Crow and the impressive Common Raven, which thrives along Devon's dramatic coastal cliffs and open uplands. Eurasian Jays bring a flash of colour to the county's ancient oak woodlands, while sociable Jackdaws and Rooks are a common sight across Devon's towns and agricultural heartlands.
Carrion Crow
Corvus coroneLC
A common and adaptable resident found across all Devon habitats from coast to moorland. One of the county's most familiar birds.
Year-round
Common Raven
Corvus coraxLC
An uncommon but increasing resident, favouring Devon's rugged coastline and Dartmoor's tors. Deep cronking calls carry far across open landscapes.
Year-round
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandariusLC
An uncommon but widespread resident of Devon's oak woodlands and mature gardens. Its harsh screeching call often betrays its presence.
Year-round
Jackdaw
Corvus monedulaLC
A common and sociable resident, nesting in Devon's church towers, old buildings, and cliff faces. Often seen in noisy flocks with Rooks.
Year-round
Magpie
Pica picaLC
A common and conspicuous resident throughout Devon's towns, villages, and farmland. Bold and adaptable, frequently seen in gardens.
Year-round
Rook
Corvus frugilegusLC
A common resident of Devon's agricultural lowlands, nesting colonially in tall trees. Rookeries are a familiar sight across the county's farmland.
Year-round