The Blue
Jay is a typical bird with a North American origin. It is widespread but unique
for its bright colors and appearance. Their appearance makes it easier to
recognize them. Their legs and throats are bluish while their forehead, nape,
wings, and the upper surface area of a very bright light blue-bluish color.
Their colors are a fascinating explosion and they remind us of the sea and the
sky.
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By now,
four subspecies of Blue Jays have been found. The variation of the species
depends on the size and the sheen of the bird. The Jays have a big interest in
shining objects since they come from the Corvidae family. Thus, they always try
to carry the shining objects in their beaks.
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Even though
they seem to be elegant at the first sight, they are quite aggressive in real
life. They become worse when a bird of
another species approaches their nests. Their diet includes eggs, insects,
lizards, grains, seeds, berries, and of course mice.
The most unique feature is their sound
imitating ability. They have a wonderful talent to be very loud.
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Their communication is done via specific
calls with each other while mimicking the sounds of humans as well as other
raptors.
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The Blue
Jay is an amazing bird to discover. The Blue Jay species is widespread in
several parts of the world. Their plumage is incomparable and the bright colors
in it reminisce the blue sky.
Source of
the information: AllAboutBirds
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