This article demonstrates blue jay facts that are rarely known elsewhere. Blue jay is a small bird that belongs to the family of Cyanocitta cristata and is a resident of North America. These birds are also found in the southeastern Canada and Central United States. They breed in the deciduous forests. Except few, most of the species migrate from western part to the southeastern Canada.
These types of birds are primarily of blue color together with white underside feathers.
The clutch size comprises of 2 – 7 eggs.
Blue jays eggs are bluish white together with few brown markings.
Females and males are similar in their outlook. Sometimes, it is difficult to distinguish between the two.
The female usually hatches (keeping warm) eggs and the period lasts from 8 – 10 days.
The length of the blue jay measures around 22 – 30 cm (9 – 12 in).
These birds weigh around 70 – 100 grams (2.5 – 3.5 oz).
The blue jay wingspan is 34 – 43 cm (13 – 17 in).
The legs along with the eyes are black.
These birds have very strong bills that can crack even nuts, seeds, grains, and acorns.
These birds usually migrate in winter season.
The migration always takes place in daytime.
They migrate in the flocks of 10 – 250 birds.
These types of birds fly at a speed of 30 – 40 km/h (20 – 25 mph).
They sound an alarming voice when the predator arrives. Mostly, owls and eagles hunt them.
Blue jays are occasionally known to attack other birds that are smaller in size.
These species are considered to be intelligent and extraordinarily curious birds.
The length of the eggs measures about 2.5 – 3.3 cm (1 – 1.3 inches).
The blue jays eggs are 1.8 – 2.2 cm (0.7 – 0.9 inches) wide.
These beautiful birds produce several sounds that may vary from one species to another.
They are also known to copy human sounds.
The Blue Jay is the provincial bird of Prince Edward Island.
Even though variety of subspecies has been found but the naturalists have confirmed only four of them that are: