Jăck'daw, n.

n. (Ornith.) A bird (Corvus monedula), allied to the crows, of which it is the smallest example. It is of a black color, with a blue or metallic reflection. It builds its nest on old walls, steeples, and high rocks, and is easily domesticated, but is noisy, impudent, and thievish. It is common throughout Europe.

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula).

Mudie.