whisky-jack

British  

noun

1. another name for Canada jay

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Example Sentences

There will never be a more blurred picture of a whisky-jack, said Uncle John grimly to himself.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

It was very peaceful and quiet: a chickadee sang his poignant little piece for them, and the inevitable whisky-jack arrived on soundless wings to pick up cooky crumbs from within a few feet.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

I did not see the track or sign of any living thing save a single whisky-jack, but even he was shy and kept well out of range.

From The Long Labrador Trail by Wallace, Dillon

In five minutes a whisky-jack jumped upon a branch over my head, and after reconnoitring a minute or so, lit upon my hand, and began to breakfast forthwith.

From Hudson Bay by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

"The fiend himself has got into my cabin, and for three days I've had nothing but snow and a raw whisky-jack!"

From The Honor of the Big Snows by Curwood, James Oliver