Canada Jay
Canada Jay
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The Canada Jay, formerly known as the Grey Jay, is a clever and hardy corvid found across the boreal forests of North America. Known for its remarkable food-caching abilities, it adapts well to cold environments. Its fluffy grey plumage and bold nature make it a favorite among northern birdwatchers.
Where to spot
Widespread across the boreal and montane forests of North America, from Alaska and Canada south into the northern United States. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests, especially spruce-fir forests.
How to spot
Look for this medium-sized, fluffy grey jay in northern forests. Its bold, curious nature often leads it to approach human campsites. Its distinctive calls, from whistles to chattering, are often heard before it's seen. Watch for its distinctive foraging and caching behaviors.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Active during the day, often approachable in areas with human activity.
Where to spot
Widespread across the boreal and montane forests of North America, from Alaska and Canada south into the northern United States. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests, especially spruce-fir forests.
How to spot
Look for this medium-sized, fluffy grey jay in northern forests. Its bold, curious nature often leads it to approach human campsites. Its distinctive calls, from whistles to chattering, are often heard before it's seen. Watch for its distinctive foraging and caching behaviors.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Active during the day, often approachable in areas with human activity.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Canada Jay is an expert at caching food, using sticky saliva to glue thousands of food items (berries, fungi, insects, carrion) to tree bark and crevices, allowing it to survive harsh winters without migrating.
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