The Gray Jay is a Large Songbird- Learn more Facts- Candian Wildlife Photography Series

As a member of the jay family, the Gray Jay (Perisoreus Canadensis) is a large song bird. They can be identified by their long tail, short black bill and pale gray face and forehead. Gray Jays have a dark cap which extends down their cheeks and the nape of their neck.

Gray Jays reside in boreal and sub alpine forest areas. Often quite tame, they will approach people for food and land on your hand. Gray Jays are omnivores that forage on the ground for food. They will store large qualities of food for winter cold winter days. It is believed this is what allows them to inhabit northern areas during the winter. They have sticky salvia which they use to ‘glue’ their food to trees for later consumption. Gray Jay’s build their nests in trees.

Recent studies in Algonquin Provincial Park have shown drastic declines of Gray Jays in the park. 

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