Blue Jay

Blue Jays lower their crests when they are feeding with family and flock members or tending to nestlings.

Tool use has never been reported for wild Blue Jays, but captive Blue Jays used strips of newspaper to rake in food pellets from outside their cages.

The oldest known wild, banded Blue Jay was at least 26 years, 11 months old when it was found dead after being caught in fishing gear.

The black bridle across the face, nape, and throat varies extensively and may help Blue Jays recognize one another.

They are white or light gray underneath, various shades of blue, black, and white above.

A favorite food of theirs is acorns.

They are often found near oaks, in forests, woodlots, towns, cities, parks.