Blue jay
Cyanocitta cristata
The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America.
About the Blue jay
The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common in residential areas. Its coloration is predominantly blue, with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest; it has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and a black border behind the crest. Males and females are similar in size and plumage, which does not vary throughout the year. Four subspecies have been recognized. The blue jay feeds mainly on seeds and nuts, such as acorns, which it may hide to
Fun Facts About Blue jay
- Young are altricial, and are brooded by the female for 8–12 days after hatching.
- It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory.
- The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America.
- Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada.
- Males and females are similar in size and plumage, which does not vary throughout the year.
Conservation Status
The Blue jay is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Genus | Cyanocitta |
| Species | Cyanocitta cristata |
Range & Habitat
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