Gray Jay

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Family

Corvidae (Crows & Ravens)

Genus

Perisoreus

Species

Perisoreus canadensis (Gray Jay)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カナダカケス

Chinese 灰噪鴉

Spanish Arrendajo Canadiense

French Mésangeai du canada

German Meisenhäher

Russian Канадская кукша

Similar Species in Perisoreus

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Siberian Jay

Perisoreus infaustus

Least Concern

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Sichuan Jay

Perisoreus internigrans

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Jay?

The scientific name of Gray Jay is Perisoreus canadensis. It belongs to the genus Perisoreus.

What is the conservation status of Gray Jay?

Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gray Jay live?

Gray Jay is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Gray Jay belong to?

Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) belongs to the genus Perisoreus, which is part of the taxonomic family Corvidae.

Is Gray Jay endangered?

No, Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gray Jay belong to?

Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gray Jay?

The closest relatives of Gray Jay in the genus Perisoreus include Siberian Jay, Sichuan Jay.