About the Steller's Jay
Steller's jay is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay found in eastern North America. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. It is also sometimes colloquially called a "blue jay" in the Pacific Northwest, but is distinct from the blue jay of eastern North America. The species inhabits pine-oak and coniferous forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocitta stelleri |
| Species Codes | stejay, STJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Steller's Jay belong to?
The Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Steller's Jay?
Steller's jay is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay found in eastern North America. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. It is also sometimes colloquially called a \"blue jay\" in the Pacific Northwest, but is...
Where can I report a Steller's Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Steller's Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stejay, or on iNaturalist.
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