Blue jay lauragestrada

Blue Jay

Laura G. EstradaM &W @5:30pmNS 3312

Scientific nameCyanocitta Cristata

Blue Jays can be tamed as pets. They can nest in your backyard.They are not shy birds.

Food web

EcologyIt can be found in deciduous forest

and even in residential areas.

RangeFrom Southern Canada and in the United States Rocky Mountains.

• Predator– Great Horned

Owl– Black Rat Snake– Red Tailed Hawk

• Prey– White/Black Oak– Black Cherry– Wild Grape

Evolution• Flexible diet allows them

to live in a variety of environments.

• Adaptation– Thermal Insulation

• Feathers that grow close to the skin help the Blue Jays keep warm during the cold and cool during summers.

Fun facts• They are bullies! They steal other birds food

and then chase them away. • They imitate the sound of hawks to warn

other blue jays that haws are around.• Some teams use the Blue Jay as a logo– Ex: Toronto Blue Jays

Resources• http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/bluejay.htm

• http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/blue_jay.htm

• http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/animal-facts/animals.asp?region=ont

• http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/eliot/technology/lessons/animals/bjay.htm