Siberian Jay
NameSiberian Jay
Common NameSiberian Jay
Scientific NamePerisoreus infaustus
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally dull grey-brown with a darker brown cap. The back and wings are greyish, while the underparts are a warm rufous-brown. The tail is rufous with a dark central band, and there are prominent rufous patches on the wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of soft, whistling calls, often described as "kwee-kwee-kwee" or "churr-churr". They can also mimic other bird calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the northern Palearctic, from Scandinavia and northeastern Europe eastward through Siberia to the Russian Far East and northern Mongolia.
Identifying Featuresdark brown cap, rufous underparts, rufous wing patches, rufous tail with dark central band, confiding behavior
Description
The Siberian Jay is a medium-sized passerine bird known for its confiding nature and ability to survive harsh northern winters. It often forages in small groups, storing food for later consumption in its boreal forest habitat.
