Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) in Scandinavia

The Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) is a passerine found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A small perching bird with a varied way of life. It typically occurs in woods, scrub and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the Siberian Jay is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Siberian Jay

  • Siberian Jay – song & calls
  • Siberian Jay – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Perisoreus infaustus
  • Family: Passerines
  • Habitat: Woods, scrub and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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