Rook
Rook
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The Rook is a large, intelligent crow species, easily recognized by its distinctive bare, greyish-white patch of skin at the base of its bill. These highly social birds are famous for forming large, noisy breeding colonies called 'rookeries' in tall trees. They are primarily ground feeders.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and western Asia. They prefer open countryside with scattered trees, agricultural fields, meadows, parks, and occasionally urban fringes.
How to spot
Look for their unique pale facial patch, which differentiates them from other black crows. Observe their habit of probing the ground with their strong bills. Listen for their deep, guttural 'kaaa' calls, especially prevalent in their communal roosts or rookeries.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Their rookeries are particularly active and noisy during the breeding season (late winter to spring). Large flocks can be seen foraging in fields during the day.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and western Asia. They prefer open countryside with scattered trees, agricultural fields, meadows, parks, and occasionally urban fringes.
How to spot
Look for their unique pale facial patch, which differentiates them from other black crows. Observe their habit of probing the ground with their strong bills. Listen for their deep, guttural 'kaaa' calls, especially prevalent in their communal roosts or rookeries.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Their rookeries are particularly active and noisy during the breeding season (late winter to spring). Large flocks can be seen foraging in fields during the day.
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Rooks are known for their exceptional problem-solving abilities, including using tools to access food, demonstrating a high level of cognitive capacity among birds.
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- Recently spotted
- 23916 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 11 hours ago
Monthly observations
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