CANADA JAY. 



484. Perisoreus canadensis. 11% 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 carry 

 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, etc. 



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. Eastern 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 aiouud 

 the eye. 



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