Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
blujay, BLJA

About the Blue Jay

The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common in residential areas. Its coloration is predominantly blue, with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest; it has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and a black border behind the crest. Males and females are similar in size and plumage, which does not vary throughout the year. Four subspecies have been recognized.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
SpeciesCyanocitta cristata
Species Codesblujay, BLJA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue Jay belong to?

The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Blue Jay?

The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada...

Where can I report a Blue Jay sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blujay, or on iNaturalist.