Taken at Slimbridge, Gloucs, on May 8th 2025. (© David Hastings)
(1/1000th sec at f/10. Click image for larger version)

Description

L: 41 - 49 cm; WS: 81 - 94 cm

A bare, greyish-white face, thinner beak and peaked head make the Rook distinguishable from the Carrion Crow.

Rooks can be found throughout the British Isles, with the exception of north-west Scotland.

They are most usually seen in flocks in open fields, or feeding in small groups along a roadside. They nest close together in the tops of trees.

Rooks are very sociable birds, and are nearly always found in flocks. They often feed and roost in company with Jackdaws.

There are about 1.1 million pairs in the UK.

Sightings