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Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Physical Description:
Blue Jays are very large birds that measure approximately 11 inches in length from the top of it’s tuft to the bottom of it’s tail. It has a large black beak. Blue Jays have a distinct light royal blue coloring on their head and neck, and are checked blue, black, and white on wings and tail. They also have a white underside.
Habitat:
Deciduous woods. (Often nicknamed the, “Backyard Bully”, Blue Jays are very territorial and will take over smaller bird habitats in backyards as their own.)
Voice:
They have a harsh voice often described as a grating “jaaay” or caw.
For more information we suggest visiting:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/blue_jay/id
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