Blue Jay

Quick Facts

Size

25 - 30 cm

Weight

70 - 100 g

Diet

Nuts (acorns, hazelnuts), Seeds (sunflower seeds, safflower seeds), Fruits (berries, cherries), Insects (grasshoppers, crickets)

Habitat

Behavior

• Forages for food on or near the ground, using its sharp, pointed beak
• Engages in social behavior, often found in pairs or small family groups
• Known for its bold and curious nature
• Breeds in trees or shrubs, with females laying 2-5 eggs
• Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 17-21 days