Siberian Jay
Perisoreus infaustus
The Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) is a uncommon crows, jays, and magpi found in 7 countries, weighing about 84 g. The Siberian jay is a small jay with a widespread distribution within the coniferous forests in North Eurasia.
About the Siberian Jay
The Siberian jay is a small jay with a widespread distribution within the coniferous forests in North Eurasia. It has grey-brown plumage with a darker brown crown and a paler throat. It is rusty-red in a panel near the wing-bend, on the undertail coverts and on the sides of the tail. The sexes are similar. Although its habitat is being fragmented, it is a common bird with a very wide range so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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How to identify it
The Siberian jay is the smallest of the western Palearctic corvids, weighing 75 to 90 g (2.6 to 3.2 oz) and measuring about 30 centimetres (12 inches) in length. The adult plumage is greyish brown, with a dark brown head, paler forehead and buff breast. The rump is yellowish and the chin and throat are grey. There is also rufous streaking on the outer feathers, and the bill and legs are black. Their overall colouration is fairly inconspicuous to visually conceal them from predators within their forest habitat. Voice: The Siberian jay is mostly silent, but it can emit a loud screech similar to that of a buzzard (Buteo spp.). Both sexes perform the song, which is mainly heard during the breeding season from a short distance away, and it comprises a wide repertoire of sounds. These range from sequences of separate soft and harsh notes to bouts of whistling, creaking and trilling.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ukraine.
When to see it
The Siberian Jay can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Siberian Jay?
- The Siberian jay is the smallest of the western Palearctic corvids, weighing 75 to 90 g (2.6 to 3.2 oz) and measuring about 30 centimetres (12 inches) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Siberian Jay?
- The Siberian Jay is a medium sized bird weighing about 84 g.
- Where can you see a Siberian Jay?
- The Siberian Jay occurs in 7 countries, including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia and China.
- What birds look similar to a Siberian Jay?
- The Siberian Jay is most easily confused with the Sichuan Jay and the Canada Jay.
- Is the Siberian Jay endangered?
- The Siberian Jay is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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