Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Steller's Jay is a striking medium-sized bird with deep blue plumage on the head, wings, and tail, and a contrasting black crest. They are known for their bold and raucous nature, often seen in coniferous forests and woodlands across western North America. Steller's Jays are highly intelligent and are opportunistic feeders, consuming a varied diet of seeds, insects, and even small vertebrates. They are known for their mimicry of other bird species and their complex social behaviors within their family groups. Steller's Jays are an iconic and charismatic species, often seen and heard in their preferred habitats.

Habitat: Coniferous forests and woodlands