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Canada Jay

Perisoreus canadensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
30.1 cm
Weight
71.425 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 30.1 cm 11.9 in
Weight 71.425 g 2.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Clutch Size

1-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Perisoreus
Species Perisoreus canadensis

Distribution

Canada Jay has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canada Jay endangered?
The Canada Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Canada Jay nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
How big is the Canada Jay?
The Canada Jay has a wingspan of 30.1 cm, weight of 71.425 g.
What order and family does the Canada Jay belong to?
The Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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