Corvus monedula

[KOR-vus mon-ed-OO-luh]
nounmasculinepl: N/A (scientific name)
gralha-de-nuca-cinzenta
1. A small black crow with distinctive pale eyes and grey nape, belonging to the family Corvidae; commonly known as the jackdaw
The Corvus monedula is a highly intelligent bird native to Europe and western Asia.
O Corvus monedula é uma ave altamente inteligente nativa da Europa e da Ásia ocidental.
2. A gregarious corvid that often nests in colonies and is known for its social behavior and problem-solving abilities
Corvus monedula birds are often seen in large flocks during migration season.
Os pássaros Corvus monedula são frequentemente vistos em grandes bandos durante a estação de migração.
Corvus monedula is native to Europe and Asia, not commonly found in Brazil or the United States in the wild. The bird is significant in European ornithology and culture, featured in medieval European art and folklore. In Portugal and Europe, it is well-known for its intelligence and is sometimes kept in captivity. References to this species in Brazilian Portuguese are primarily academic or ornithological.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
jackdawEurasian jackdawgralha-de-nuca-cinzentagralha-calva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gralha-de-nuca-cinzenta
Standard translation used in ornithological literature
Portugal
gralha-de-bico-amarelo or gralha-calva
Common names used in Portuguese ornithology; also referred to as 'Corneja' in some contexts
European Portuguese
Corvus monedula
Often kept as scientific name in academic contexts; colloquially known as 'gralha'

Related Words

CorvusCorvidaecorvidcrowravenmagpiepasserine

Related Idioms & Phrases

black as a jackdaw
clever as a jackdaw
social as a colony of jackdaws
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →