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Its scientific name is "cyanocitta cristata," which is a Greek and Latin word for a "blue, chattering bird." [http://www.birdhouses101.com/blue-jay-about.asp] | |||
Their feathers aren't actually blue, its just the light refraction. If the wings were crushed, it would take away the color. During the summer they shed their feathers. [http://www.birdhouses101.com/blue-jay-facts.asp] | |||
Blue Jays have been discovered chasing dogs, hawks, raccoons, and even humans away from their nests. Because of this, nto a lot of people like to have feeders for them in their backyard. They are very aggressive and steal food from other birds. [http://www.birdhouses101.com/blue-jay-about.asp] | |||
They are very loud birds with many different calls. They can sounds very harsh or be more of a whistling sound. They are even known for imitating the calls or hawks, supposedly to warn other blue jays that a hawk is near. [http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Blue_Jay.html#description] | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
