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Species record

Siberian Jay

Perisoreus infaustus

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Primary Traits

FamilyCorvidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmPalearctic
HabitatForest
DietOmnivore
FlightFlies
Average mass

86.6 g

Elevation

0 m - 2,200 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Perisoreus infaustus

English name

Siberian Jay

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Corvidae

Genus

Perisoreus

Species

infaustus

Data source

CAJ, BOTW

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Palearctic

Latitudinal zone

Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

97 g

Maximum female mass

84 g

Minimum male mass

92 g

Maximum male mass

73 g

Minimum unsexed mass

72 g

Maximum unsexed mass

101 g

Average mass

86.6 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

2,200 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

2,200 m

Typical elevation

1,100 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

1

Primary diet

Omnivore

Diet breadth

5

Diet specialization index

1.3

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Pairs and family groups

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

Occasional help

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Tree

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

3

Maximum clutch size

5

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

19 d

Maximum incubation period

19 d

Minimum fledging period

21 d

Maximum fledging period

24 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

4

Average fledging period

22.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary