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Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

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Description:

This is Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata is the scientific name for a Blue Jay,
Blue jays are natural forest dwellers, but they are also highly adaptable and intelligent birds. They can only be blue,black and white, An adult Blue jay weighs anywhere from 81 and there body length is 26 cm

Habitat:

Blue Jays are found in all kinds of forests but mostly near oak trees; they're more abundant near forest edges than in deep forest. They're common in urban and suburban areas, especially where oaks or bird feeders are found.

Species ID Suggestions

Stellar's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

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