Stellar’s jay

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stellar's blue jay

Photo: Leslie Bigos

Stellar’s jay Cyanocitta stelleri

Jays & Crows (Corvidae Family) large, sturdy songbirds with thick bills, strong legs, & loud voices. Noisy & aggressive; will mob predators. Usually travel in groups.

Common in conifer forests. Bold, aggressive, & noisy. Feeds on insects, seeds, berries, nuts, small animals, eggs, and scavenge opportunistically from people

Description:

  • Long crest
  • Paler overall & white marks on forehead of Interior West pop.
  • Short broad tail
  • Broad rounded wings
  • Wings, rump, belly, tail- bright blue
  • Head, breast, and back blackish
  • Steller’s jay L 11.5 inches
Stellar’s jay Cyanocitta stelleri

Photo by Rod Gilbert

Stellar’s jay Cyanocitta stelleri

Photo by Rod Gilbert