The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the crow family Corvidae, native to North America. It is resident through most of eastern and central United States, although western populations may be migratory.

Its plumage is lavender-blue to mid-blue in the crest, back, wings, and tail, and its face is white. The underside is off-white and the neck is collared with black which extends to the sides of the head. The wing primaries and tail are strongly barred with black, sky-blue and white. The bill, legs, and eyes are all black. Males and females are almost identical, but the male is slightly larger.

External links

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_jay

See also

• avian
• bird
• Psittacopasserae
• passerine
• oscine
• corvid (Corvidae)
• jay_(bird)
• new_world_jay
• blue_jay