
Jackdaw
European Bird
The jackdaw is common in European folklore and stories, symbolizing curiosity and resourcefulness.

In the fable, the jackdaw outwitted the other birds with his clever tricks.
Symbolism
In literature, jackdaws are often used to represent thievery or mischievous behavior due to their shiny object collecting.

The thief was described as a jackdaw, always grabbing for glittering trinkets.
Distinctive Call
Jackdaws have a notable sharp, metallic 'chack' sound that distinguishes them from other crows.

Walking through the park, I heard the distinctive 'chack' of a jackdaw.
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