Birds of Texas

Bluejay (Cyanocitta cristata) 11-12 inches

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© Walter Bauer, Sugar Land, Texas Fall 1997

Field Marks: A large bright blue bird with a crest; white spots in wings and tail; dingy whitish on underparts; black "necklace."
Voice: A harsh slurring jeeah or jay; many other notes.
Where found: South Canada, East of Rockies south to Gulf States.
Texas: Resident in Panhandle and North and East Texas; west to east edge of Edwards Plateau; south to Houston and to San Antonio.
Habitat: Woodlands, groves, towns. The nest is a bowl of twigs in tree. They lay 3-5 eggs, which are spotty.