Blue Jay
intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds.
About Blue Jay
| Characteristic | perky crest; blue, white, and black plumage; and noisy calls. |
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| Weight | 2.5 to 3.5 ounces. |
| Size | 13 to 17 inches. |
| Speed | 20-25 miles per hour. |
| Lifespan | 15-17 years |
| Family | crow family, Corvidae |
| Numbers left | approximately 200,000 |
Fun Fact
Blue jays are known for their intelligence. They have been observed using tools, playing tricks on other birds,
They can imitate the calls of hawks, such as the red-shouldered hawk, which helps them to deceive other birds and sometimes even humans.
Blue jays are very social birds and often form tight-knit family groups. They are known to mate for life and both parents are involved in raising the young.
Blue jays undergo a molt in late summer to early fall, during which they replace their old feathers with new ones.
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