Taiga is a cold, humid Overworld biome distinguished by its dense covering of spruce and pine trees, with a forest floor carpeted in ferns, large ferns, and sweet berry bushes. The grass and foliage display a pale aquamarine tint that sets it apart from warmer biomes, and in Bedrock Edition the water takes on a dark turquoise color rather than the typical blue seen elsewhere.
The Taiga occupies moderately high humidity zones within cold temperature regions, as well as the highest humidity bands of frozen temperature areas. It frequently borders old growth taigas, regular forests, and snowy taigas, and occasionally touches birch forests. Precipitation is common at ground level, shifting to snowfall at approximately Y=160 due to the colder climate.
A distinct set of wildlife populates the Taiga, including foxes, pale wolves, and cold-variant chickens, pigs, and cows. Pillager outposts and spruce-built villages can generate here, with those villages often containing small gardens of poppies and pumpkins. Partially buried trail ruins are another structure that may appear within the biome, rewarding exploration beneath the surface.
Overall, the Taiga is a reliable source of spruce wood and sweet berries.