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Siberian Jay
Perisoreus infaustus
Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 84.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Perisoreus
- Species infaustus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 84.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Siberian Jay is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Siberian Jay is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) belongs to the Corvidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL n.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 84.4 g, with a wing length of about 14 cm and a tail of around 12.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 11.8 million km² — a very large global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Siberian Jay?
The Siberian Jay is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 84.4 g.
Where does the Siberian Jay live?
The Siberian Jay is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL n, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Siberian Jay belong to?
The Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Siberian Jay eat?
The Siberian Jay is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Siberian Jay migrate?
The Siberian Jay is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Siberian Jay endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Siberian Jay make?
1 real field recording of the Siberian Jay — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Siberian Jay's range?
The Siberian Jay has a mapped global range of about 11.8 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
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