About the Canada Jay
The Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is a species of bird in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 136 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code gryjay when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Perisoreus canadensis |
| Species Codes | gryjay, CAJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Canada Jay belong to?
The Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Canada Jay?
The Canada Jay is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Canada Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Canada Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryjay, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
21,013
iNat Observations
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