Canada Jays are stocky, fairly large songbirds with short, stout bills. They have round heads and long tails, with broad, rounded wings.
Relative Size
Slightly smaller than a Steller’s Jay or Blue Jay; larger than an American Robin.
robin-sizedCanada Jays are stocky, fairly large songbirds with short, stout bills. They have round heads and long tails, with broad, rounded wings.
Slightly smaller than a Steller’s Jay or Blue Jay; larger than an American Robin.
robin-sizedCanada Jays in the Rocky Mountains are paler overall; those across the boreal forest show more contrast between the dark head and pale face and underparts. Individuals in coastal areas are darker overall, especially on the head.
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