Meaning of the word jackdaw in English

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jackdaw

US /ˈdʒæk.dɑː/
UK /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/
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Noun

a small, black, crow-like bird, Corvus monedula, with a grey nape and pale eyes, noted for its thieving habits

Example:
A jackdaw perched on the chimney, watching us.
The jackdaw is known for collecting shiny objects.