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.
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