Large, round-headed songbird with a long tail and a short bill. Adults are gray overall, paler on the belly with a white cheek, throat, and forehead.
Juveniles are dark gray overall with a paler gray mustache. Some juveniles may be paler gray.
A fairly small, short-billed jay with overall gray plumage and a strong head pattern with white cheeks, black partial cap, and white forehead.
Residents in the Rocky Mountains are paler gray overall with a mostly white head (only small spot on the back of the head is gray).
Highly curious bird always on the lookout for food. Gray overall with a whitish chest, cheek, and forehead.
A hardy species that lives in boreal habitats including high elevations in the western U.S. Rocky Mountain individuals tend to have paler heads, with gray instead of black on the cap.
Rather fluffy looking with a round head and a long tail. Gray overall with a a paler head and breast.
Generally fearless of humans and will often take food right out of people's hands.
Canada 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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