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The Blue Jay is a beautiful bird with bright blue feathers and a loud, cheerful call. They are smart and can even mimic the sounds of other birds! You can often see them in trees or at bird feeders.
Key details
- Length
- 22-30 cm
- Wingspan
- 34-43 cm
- Weight
- 0.07-0.1 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-7
- Incubation
- 17-18 days
Traits
FeatheredSocialOmnivorousSingingColorfulTool UseForestDiurnal
What this page adds
The Blue Jay is easily recognized by its vibrant blue crest, back, and tail feathers, contrasted by a white face with a distinctive black necklace. Its wings are barred with black and white, making it visually striking and unique among North American birds.
Blue Jay feathers aren't blue at all, it's just how light makes them look!
Blue Jays can learn to mimic human speech and even a cat's meow!
Some Blue Jays migrate thousands of miles, while others stay put!
