Nickname for the Gray Jay. The bird's fearless and venturesome behavior towards people has earned it many nicknames. Whiskey-Jack is the best known; it's believed to have derived from the mispronunciation of the Native American name wiss-ka-tjon or wis-ka-chon. The bird is also known by several other nicknames, including venison-hawk, grease-bird, lumberjack, and meat-bird, all of which allude to the bird’s habits and its taste for carrion.
Nickname for the Gray Jay. The bird's fearless and venturesome behavior towards people has earned it many nicknames. Whiskey-Jack is the best known; it's believed to have derived from the mispronunciation of the Native American name wiss-ka-tjon or wis-ka-chon. The bird is also known by several other nicknames, including venison-hawk, grease-bird, lumberjack, and meat-bird, all of which allude to the bird’s habits and its taste for carrion.