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The diet of a Blue Jay consists of nuts, fruits, [[insects]], [[mice]], [[frogs]], and other bird's eggs. [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Bluejayprintout.shtml] To some people this may seem unacceptable, but it benefits the environment by keeping bird and insect populations from becoming too large. [http://www.shawcreekbirdsupply.com/blue_jay_info.htm] They are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. An estimated 24% of their diet is other animals, and 76% is organic matter. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] They like to scare other animals into giving them their food and use their beaks to crack open nut shells. | The diet of a Blue Jay consists of nuts, fruits, [[insects]], [[mice]], [[frogs]], and other bird's eggs. [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Bluejayprintout.shtml] To some people this may seem unacceptable, but it benefits the environment by keeping bird and insect populations from becoming too large. [http://www.shawcreekbirdsupply.com/blue_jay_info.htm] They are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. An estimated 24% of their diet is other animals, and 76% is organic matter. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] They like to scare other animals into giving them their food and use their beaks to crack open nut shells. | ||
They are known to be selfish and hostile. During winter periods, they tend to store up more food than they can eat, which can help the environment in the spreading of plant seeds. They have been thought to have aided in the spread of [[Oak|Oak Trees]] across [[North America]]. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] However, they can also be a nuisance because they have been noted to carry the [[West Nile Virus]]. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html | They are known to be selfish and hostile. Blue Jays have been discovered chasing dogs, hawks, raccoons, and even humans away from their nests. Because of this, not 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] Some have seen them stealing and eating eggs from others birds. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] During winter periods, they tend to store up more food than they can eat, which can help the environment in the spreading of plant seeds. They have been thought to have aided in the spread of [[Oak|Oak Trees]] across [[North America]]. [http://www.nrri.umn.edu/mnbirds/accounts/BLJAa2.htm] However, they can also be a nuisance because they have been noted to carry the [[West Nile Virus]]. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] | ||
They are predated by [[hawks]], [[raccoons]], [[cats]], [[snakes]], [[squirrels]], and [[falcons]]. Both parents will attempt to scare away any predator by chasing and attacking them. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] Blue Jay families, consist of the young and it's parents, but don't usually live in close contact with other families. The only time a large number of Blue Jays will gather is to scare away any predators. They will even chase and attack humans if they come to close. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] | They are predated by [[hawks]], [[raccoons]], [[cats]], [[snakes]], [[squirrels]], and [[falcons]]. Both parents will attempt to scare away any predator by chasing and attacking them. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cyanocitta_cristata.html] Blue Jay families, consist of the young and it's parents, but don't usually live in close contact with other families. The only time a large number of Blue Jays will gather is to scare away any predators. They will even chase and attack humans if they come to close. [http://www.aspensongwildbirdfood.com/wildbirds/speciesprofiles/detail.php?id=69] | ||
