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gray jay

n.
A bird (Perisoreus canadensis) of North American coniferous forests, having gray plumage and a black-capped head. Also called camp robber, Canada jay, moosebird, whiskey jack.
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gray′ jay′


n.
a deep-gray and white jay, Perisoreus canadensis, with no crest, common in North American coniferous forests. Also called Canada jay.
[1935–40]
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Noun 1. [画像:gray jay - a jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest]gray jay - a jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery
jay - crested largely blue bird
Perisoreus canadensis capitalis, Rocky Mountain jay - a Canada jay with a white head; widely distributed from Montana to Arizona
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