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Illustration of a Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), a medium-sized bird with gray and white plumage, perched on a small branch.
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gray jay

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Also known as: Perisoreus canadensis
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Illustration of a Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), a medium-sized bird with gray and white plumage, perched on a small branch.
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The gray jay, also known as the Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), is a bird species found in the northern United States and most of Canada. It belongs to the family Corvidae, which also includes crows and magpies.1

Jays are known for their bold behavior and raucous calls, inhabiting woodlands. They are nearly omnivorous, with some species known to steal eggs and many storing seeds and nuts for winter. Jays build twiggy, cuplike nests in trees and tend to be gregarious after breeding. The gray jay is larger and grayer than the typical Canada jay and is found in western North America.12

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