Blue jay: One of the most fascinating birds in North America ... consists of different shades of colors like white, blue, and black, which makes them stand out in both forests and backyards.

For many of us, the flashy, bold blue jay was the first bird we learned to identify. Jays are conspicuous because of their ...

The bird’s flight is strong and steady, with wings rarely flexed above horizontal. Polytypic. Length 11.5". A nearly unmistakable dark blue, black-crested jay with variable white or blue ...