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Blue Jay
Friend or Foe? While many consider blue jays a pest, others can't get enough of this colorful flier. Learn how to attract blue jays to your yard, and listen to their song.
Photo: Roland Jordahl
Scientific Name:
Cyanocitta cristata
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Family:
Crow.
Length:
11 inches.
Wingspan:
16 inches.
Distinctive Markings:
Blue feathers and crest with gray breast.
Nest:
Well hidden and often found in the crotch of a tree 10 to 25 feet above the ground. Females lay and incubate four to five eggs.
Song:
Harsh scream, "jaaay, jaaay, jaaay." Has many other calls, including whistle phrases, rattles and a harsh "shkrrr."
Habitat:
Backyards, parks and woodlands.
Diet:
Omnivorous, including nuts, seeds, fruits, insects and frogs.
Backyard Favorites:
Feeders with suet, sunflower seeds or peanuts.
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