The blue jay is considered native to eastern North America as a passerine bird. You can find this bird in most eastern and central United States. Cyanocitta cristata is the scientific name of Blue Jay and it is among the family Corvidae. Most Blue Jays live for 7 years, but exceptions were found to live up to 26 years and 3 months. While their bodies appear tiny, their wingspan is 13-17 inches and they weigh 2.5-3.5 oz (70-100 g) on average.

Although they’re prone to a vegetarian diet, they’re considered omnivorous. They love any kind of seeds and grains such as nuts, corn, and peanuts. In mid-March, their mating season begins and continues into July. A typical Blue Jay monogamously pairs with a partner for life and they build a nest together. When it comes to migration, Blue Jays are ambiguous. The young ones tend to migrate more often. Some move to the south for a year and then migrate north the next and so on.

Blue Jays are distinguishable by their unique sounds and they may even learn to mimic human speech. Unlike their adorable looks, Jays are aggressive and territorial. They may attack and drive any bird away from potential bird feeders.