blue jay bird Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/blue-jay Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/blue-jay Also known as: Cyanocitta cristata Written by Jennifer Murtoff Jennifer Murtoff is a bilingual English-Spanish publishing professional with a master’s degree in Hispanic linguistics. Jennifer Murtoff Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 7, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents blue jay, (Cyanocitta cristata), large North American member of the bird family Corvidae known for its primarily blue plumage, large feather head crest, and raucous call. The blue jay is found in coniferous and deciduous forests east of the Rocky Mountains in both the United States and southern Canada. It is an intelligent, adaptable species related to crows and ravens, and it has learned to coexist with people, living in cities and suburban residential areas, where it is infamous for its aggressive behavior at bird feeders. Most taxonomic systems recognize four subspecies: the northern blue jay (Cyanocitta c. bromia, which ...(100 of 817 words)

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