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Common Name

Canada Jay

Alternate Names

Grey Jay, Camp Robber, Whisky Jack

Common Type

Jay

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Corvidae

Genus

Perisoreus

Species

canadensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Number of Sub-Species

Nine Sub Species

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Mountain woodlands

Distribution and Range

Nothern Canada and south into the the US in Rocky Moutains

Food

An omnivore that preys on arthorpods, rodents, nestlings, small frogs, reptiles plus fruits, seeds and carrion. Noted for taking available food from camps.

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