whisky-jack

British  

noun

1. another name for Canada jay

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Example Sentences

A shrew ran halfway across, paused and ran back; and there was a soft sound of wings as a whisky-jack landed and swayed to and fro on a birch branch, tilting his head to one side as he looked down and called to his mate to come and join him.

From Literature

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

From Literature

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 Literature

All day, whisky-jack and snow-bunting and fox scurried from his presence; but this night in the dusk when he felt forward on his hands and knees for the expected trail, the wild creatures seemed to grow bolder.

From Project Gutenberg

No, it is not the bright little black and white bird like a small magpie which pecks around, that is a Whisky-Jack.

From Project Gutenberg