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The Eurasian Jay (*Garrulus glandarius*) is a species of bird classified within the family Corvidae, order Passeriformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. It belongs to the genus *Garrulus* and is part of the jay group. The taxon is also known by the short name *G. glandarius* and has common names including Eichelhäher, Arrendajo euroasiático, and Geai des chênes. It was described in the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia and is recognized as an accepted species with authority attributed to Linnaeus (1758).

The species has a range that includes China, the Nanling Mountains, and Africa. Its conservation status is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, with a record from 2025. Physical characteristics include a wingspan of 0.54 and a mass of 8.5. Reproductive data indicates a litter size of 4.6 and an egg incubation period of 20 days. The organism is referenced by 411 other encyclopedia articles.