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a jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery

: a Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis griseus) of western No. America resembling but larger and grayer than the typical Canada jay; broadly : canada jay

a gray jay, Perisoreus canadensis, of northern North America, noted for its boldness in stealing food from houses, traps, camps, etc. Also called Canada jay, camp robber, whiskey jack.

[1935-40]

n. a fluffy, long-tailed jay with dark gray upper parts and a whitish face, found in Canada and the northwestern U.S. ● Perisoreus canadensis, family Corvidae