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Definition of Gray jay
1. Noun. A jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery.
Generic synonyms: Jay
Group relationships: Genus Perisoreus, Perisoreus
Specialized synonyms: Perisoreus Canadensis Capitalis, Rocky Mountain Jay
Definition of Gray jay
1. Noun. A mostly gray bird, ''Perisoreus'' ''canadensis'', that inhabits coniferous forests of North America. ¹
2. Noun. Any bird of the genus (spelink Perisoreus). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gray Jay
Literary usage of Gray jay
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dwarf Mistletoes: Biology, Pathology, and Systematics by Frank G. Hawksworth, Delbert Wiens (1998)
"10 species of trapped birds had dwarf mistletoe seeds; gray jay was the most
important vector 5 species of birds carried seeds 7 species of trapped birds ..."
2. Color Key to North American Birds: With Bibliographical Appendix by Frank Michler Chapman, Chester Albert Reed (1912)
"gray jay (P. o. griseus). Similar to No. 485, but larger and grayer; back,
etc., deep mouse gray, instead of brown; below grayish white instead of brownish ..."
3. The Auk: Quarterly Journal of Ornithology by American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club (1899)
"gray jay. Similar to P. obscurus but decidedly larger (except feet) and coloration
much grayer ; back, etc., deep mouse gray, instead of brown, ..."
4. Handbook of Birds of the Western United States: Including the Great Plains by Florence Merriam Bailey (1921)
"gray jay. Similar to the Oregon jay, but decidedly larger except for feet, and
much grayer; back dark gray instead of brown, and under parts grayish white ..."
5. North American Birds Eggs by Chester Albert Reed (1904)
"... same as the preceding except that they have generally been found nesting near
the tops of tall fir trees. Size of eggs, 1.05 x .80. '3r 485a. gray jay. ..."
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