[Cyanocitta cristata]
Another Corvid, Blue Jays are common throughout North America, and, most especially, at my birdfeeder. Although their beaks are made for cracking seeds and acorns, they like the suet feeder as much as the seed feeder... or maybe they just like being bullies to my sparrows and starlings!
Blue Jays are very intelligent, one of the few birds that has been observed using tools to get food and even to try and escape captivity! They are also known for being territorial and aggressive, and are protective of nests and quick to chase other birds, animals, and even humans away.
At 9 - 12 inches, with a wingspan of 13 - 17 inches, Blue Jays are one of the most easily identifiable birds in my backyard. Brilliantly blue, with a black collar that goes up to the crest, a white belly, dark legs and beak, and scaled wings will leave you no doubt that you've seen a Blue Jay.
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