CANADA JAY. 
484. Perisoreus canadensis. 1114 inches. 
These birds are well known to hunters, trappers and 
campers in the northern woods. ‘They are great friends, 
especially of the lumbermen, as some of the pranks that 
they play serve to enliven an otherwise tedious day. 
They seem to be devoid of fear and enter camp and earry 
off everything, edible or not, that they can get hold of 
They are called by guides and lumbermen by various 
names, such as Whiskey Jack, Moose Bird, ete. 
Notes.—A harsh ‘‘ca-ca-ca,” and various other sounds. 
Nest.—Usually in coniferous trees at low elevations; 
made of twigs, moss and feathers. The three or four 
eggs are gray, specked and spotted with darker (1.15 x 
80). They nest early, usually before the snow begins 
to leave the ground and often when the mercury is below 
zero. 
Range.—EHastern North America from northern 
United States northward. 484c. Labrador Jay (nigri- 
capillus), which is found in Labrador, has the black 
on the hind head deeper and extending forward around 
the eye: 
