Key information
Bare, greyish-white face, thinner beak and peaked head make it distinguishable from the carrion crow. Rooks are very sociable birds and you're not likely to see one on its own. They feed and roost in flocks in winter, often together with jackdaws.
What they eat:
Rooks will eat almost anything, including worms, grain, nuts and insects, small mammals, birds (especially eggs and nestlings) and carrion.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 44-46cm
- Wingspan:
- 81-99cm
- Weight:
- 280-340g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 1,100,000 pairs
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Rook (adult)
Rook (juvenile)
