Jay (Kakesu) - Jay (English spelling)

Japanese: カケス(掛子) - カケス（英語表記）jay

A passerine bird of the Corvidae family (illustration). It is widely distributed throughout the mid-latitudes of the Eurasian continent, and is commonly found in low mountain areas and plain forests throughout Japan. It is about 35 cm long. It has white and black vertical stripes on its head, a grape-colored back and underside, and long black tail feathers. The bases of the secondary flight feathers and rump are white, forming a conspicuous white band when in flight. It is also characterized by unique blue and black stripes at the base of the wings. It is generally a resident bird, but in autumn it migrates to open forests and can be seen in villages and on the outskirts of cities.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

スズメ目カラス科の鳥（イラスト）。ユーラシア大陸の中緯度地域一帯に広く分布し，日本でも全国各地の低山帯や平地の林にふつうに生息している。全長約35cm。頭上は白く黒色の縦斑があり，背と下面はブドウ色，尾羽は長く黒い。次列風切の基部と腰は白く，飛翔（ひしよう）時にはよく目だつ白帯となる。また翼の基部に独特の青と黒の縞模様があるのが特徴。一般に留鳥だが秋季には開けた林に移動し，村落や都市の郊外でも見かける。

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