1. a small black and gray bird of the crow family, found in Europe and Asia

Examples

• The jackdaw perched on the church tower.
• A flock of jackdaws gathered in the old oak tree.
• Jackdaws are known for their intelligence and social behavior.
• The jackdaw’s distinctive call echoed across the field.
• We watched the jackdaws building their nest in the chimney.
• The jackdaw is smaller than a crow but larger than most songbirds.