Noun: Perisoreus canadensis
- A jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery
"The Perisoreus canadensis earned its nickname 'camp robber' by stealing food from campsites";
- Canada jay, grey jay [Brit, Cdn], gray jay [US], camp robber, whiskey jack
Type of: jay
Part of: genus Perisoreus, Perisoreus
Encyclopedia: Perisoreus canadensis