Species guide
Blue jay
HarmlessCyanocitta cristata
How to recognise it
Blue above with a black 'necklace' across the throat, white underparts, a prominent crest, and bold black-and-white barring on the wings and tail.
Is it dangerous?
Harmless, though bold and noisy — it often dominates feeders and mimics hawk calls.
Recorded 24,083,679 times in the wild worldwide.
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