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Perisoreus Canadensis
Jay Jay, n. [F. geai, OF. gai, jaj, perh. fr. OHG. g[=a]hi. Cf. Gay.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, and usually have a crest. Note: The European jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large and handsomely colored species, having the body pale reddish brown, lighter beneath; tail and wing quills blackish; the primary coverts barred with bright blue and black; throat, tail coverts, and a large spot on the wings, white. Called also jay pie, Jenny jay, and k[ae]. The common blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata.), and the related species, are brilliantly colored, and have a large erectile crest. The California jay (Aphelocoma Californica), the Florida jay (A. Floridana), and the green jay (Xanthoura luxuosa), of Texas and Mexico, are large, handsome, crested species. The Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis), and several allied species, are much plainer and have no crest. See Blue jay, and Whisky jack. Jay thrush (Zo["o]l.), any one several species of Asiatic singing birds, of the genera Garrulax, Grammatoptila, and related genera of the family Crateropodid[ae]; as, the white-throated jay thrush (G. albogularis), of India.
Perisoreus Canadensis
Whisky Whis"ky, Whiskey Whis"key, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge water (perhaps akin to E. wash, water) in uisgebeatha whiskey, properly, water of life. Cf. Usquebaugh.] An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley. Bourbon whisky, corn whisky made in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Crooked whisky. See under Crooked. Whisky Jack (Zo["o]l.), the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird.

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- The Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), also known as the grey jay, gray jay, camp robber, or whisky jack, is a p****erine bird of the family Corvidae...
- Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 16 May 2018. BirdLife International (2016). "Perisoreus canadensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22705783A94035434...
- grouse Grus canadensis, common name sandhill crane Perisoreus canadensis, common name Canada jay, moosebird, or gray jay Sakesphorus canadensis, common name...
- "Alloparenting in the Rare Sichuan Jay (Perisoreus Internigrans) - Cuidado Aloparental en la Especie Rara Perisoreus internigrans". The Condor. 111 (4): 662–667...
- P. canadensis may refer to: Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis, a ceratopsid dinosaur species from the Late Cretaceous period of North America Papilio canadensis...
- proclivity for stealing food from campers and picnickers: Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis) Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga...
- including the ground jays and the piapiac), while the grey jays of the genus Perisoreus form a group of their own. The black magpies, formerly believed to be...
- Rivière-Saint-Jean muni****lity The river is named for the Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), which the English called "magpie". In the 19th century the local...
- edithae Boreal jays Genus Perisoreus Canada jay, Perisoreus canadensis Siberian jay, Perisoreus infaustus Sichuan jay, Perisoreus internigrans New World...
- (Gavia immer), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula), great horned owl (Bubo virgini****)...