Blue Jay

The primary subject is identified as a Blue Jay. While the first image is poorly lit and shows the bird mostly in silhouette, the second image clearly reveals the diagnostic field marks of this species. These include the prominent blue crest, the black bridle marking that forms a collar around the neck, and the distinctive blue, black, and white barring on the wing feathers. The bird's overall size, shape, and stout black bill are also consistent with this identification.

Overview

The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common in residential areas. Its coloration is predominantly blue, with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest; it has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and a black border behind the crest. Males and females are similar in size and plumage, which does not vary throughout the year. Four subspecies have been recognized.

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Observation

Location

Sarasota, FL

Observed

October, 9:19 AM

Weather

Clear, 78F

Shared

October 16, 2026

Also known as

Blue Jay

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Corvidae

Genus

Cyanocitta

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