Free birds

The jackdaw belongs to the Corvidae family, the Passeriformes order, and the genus Crow. In appearance, it resembles a pigeon, only with a different coloring.

There are slight variations in the bird's size depending on its habitat. The main differences are the presence or absence of a partially whitish collar at the base of the nape, variations in the nape shadow, and the underparts' color.

The rook is a member of the crow family. Its appearance and size resemble those of a crow, leading some people to confuse the two. However, the rook has some distinctive features: firstly, it is significantly slimmer, and secondly, an adult bird has a ring of bare, featherless skin around its beak. Juveniles lack this ring.

The blue tit is one of the most common winged creatures in Europe. Its striking coloration (bright blue plumage and yellow breast) catches the eye of both passersby and avid explorers.

Blue tits are highly agile. They flit from branch to branch, flapping their wings rapidly and clinging tenaciously to thin twigs.

There are only eight species of quail in the modern world, but each has a large number of variations. It is believed that there are approximately 45 subspecies. Quail are known to all hunters not only for their small size. Their meat and even eggs are considered delicious.

The common quail is known to winter in South Africa and India, but its nesting habitats include Europe, parts of Western Asia, and Russia. It prefers to nest in plains and mountainous areas.

A backyard farm always offers plenty of poultry. But ducks, an excellent source of both meat and eggs, deserve special attention. Every homeowner considering keeping a duck ponders which breed to choose. The success of duck breeding depends on the correct breed selection.