The Blue Jay

Common Name: Blue Jay

Scientific Name: Cyanocitta cristata

Habitat: Blue Jays are birds of forest edges. A favorite food is acorns, and it’s often found near oaks, in forests, woodlots, towns, cities, parks.

Range: Blue Jays live in the Eastern United States year-round.

Interesting Fact: The Blue Jay frequently mimics the calls of hawks, especially the Red-shouldered Hawk. These calls may provide information to other jays that a hawk is around, or may be used to deceive other species into believing a hawk is present.

Source: Cornell, University (2009). Blue Jay. Retrieved April 17, 2009, from All About Birds Web site: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id