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Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Least Concern
Panjang
28,0 cm
Rentang Sayap
42,0 cm
Berat
87,0 g
Famili
Corvidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The blue jay is a bold, intelligent member of the corvid family known for its striking plumage and loud calls. Blue jays are important dispersers of oak trees, as they cache thousands of acorns each autumn. Their complex social behavior includes mimicking the calls of hawks to scare other birds from feeders.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 28,0 cm 11.0 in
Rentang Sayap 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Berat 87,0 g 3.07 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Bright blue upperparts with black barring on the wings and tail. White face and underparts with a black necklace. Prominent blue crest.

Paruh

Stout, straight black bill

Habitat & Range

Deciduous and mixed forests, parks, and suburban areas. Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes.

Rentang Geografis

Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Some populations migrate irregularly.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous — nuts (especially acorns), seeds, berries, insects, and occasionally eggs or nestlings of other birds. Caches thousands of acorns each fall.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-7

Suara

Kicauan

A harsh, ringing 'jaay-jaay-jaay'. Also mimics Red-tailed Hawk and other species convincingly. Gives soft, liquid 'bell' calls and gurgling whispers in flocks.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Cyanocitta
Spesies Cyanocitta cristata

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Blue Jay eat?
Omnivorous — nuts (especially acorns), seeds, berries, insects, and occasionally eggs or nestlings of other birds. Caches thousands of acorns each fall.
Where does the Blue Jay live?
Deciduous and mixed forests, parks, and suburban areas. Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes.
Is the Blue Jay endangered?
The Blue Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Jay nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
What does the Blue Jay sound like?
A harsh, ringing 'jaay-jaay-jaay'. Also mimics Red-tailed Hawk and other species convincingly. Gives soft, liquid 'bell' calls and gurgling whispers in flocks.
How big is the Blue Jay?
The Blue Jay has a body length of 28.0 cm, wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 87.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue Jay belong to?
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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