Canada Jay

Seen one? Add it to your free US BirdedexHear its song and see the mapFree, no app download. Uncommon bird: +3 points when you log it.

Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Boreal forest.
Diet: Omnivore.
Best time to spot: Camp robber.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Canada Jay sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the crows, jays, and magpies family.

Recent US sightings

Similar birds

• American GoshawkUncommon · Forest
• Barred OwlUncommon · Wet forest
• Black FrancolinUncommon · Forest
• Black-backed WoodpeckerUncommon · Forest
• Broad-winged HawkUncommon · Forest
• Clark's NutcrackerUncommon · High conifer forest

Kit that helps

Bird ID starter kit. Affiliate links, our own picks, no extra cost to you.