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Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

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Description:

Blue jays are one of our brightest birds in Minnesota. It is mostly blue with a black collar that curves up behind the back of the blue crest. It is white below with a black bill.

Habitat:

Conifer and deciduous forests. Often found in suburban areas and city parks.

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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012

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