Canada Jay

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Canada Jay (<em>Perisoreus canadensis</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Perisoreus; binomial: Perisoreus canadensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change (9.2) English name of Perisoreus canadensis from Grey Jay to Canada Jay following NACC 2018.

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