Blue Jay
Blue Jay
Adult
- Gray and white underparts
- Black collar
- © claire06010, CT, Bristol, November 2008
Blue Jay
Adult
- Long and sleek
- Long barred tail with white corners
- © Juno Photography, OH, November 2008
Blue Jay
Adult
- Blue and white patterned wings
- © naturelover2007, Ontario, Canada, November 2007
Blue Jay
Adult
- Crest, back, and wings bright blue
- White face with black markings
- Heavy black bill
- © Maria Corcacas/PFW, December 2008
Blue Jay
Fledgling
- Gray and downy overall
- Distinctive wing and face pattern already apparent
- © Kevin Carver/PFW, December 2008
Blue Jay
Adult
- Long blue tail with black bars and white corners
- Distinctive blue crest
- Blue, black, and white patterned wings
- Blue back
- © Jeff Hurd/PFW, December 2008
Blue Jay
Adult
- Bright blue upper parts
- Long shape
- Sexes similar
- © Gary Mueller, December 2008
Blue Jay
Adult
- Gray breast
- Black collar
- Heavy black bill
- © Will Sweet, CA, Sharon, December 2008
Similar Species
Adult
- No crest
- Blue cheeks and nape
- Brownish gray back
- No white in wings or tail
- © lee.karney2, San Francisco, CA, February 2007
Adult
- Very dark overall; head and shoulders dark gray or blackish
- Underparts dark blue
- Crest dark gray or blackish
- No white in wings or tail
- © Bob Scott, British Columbia, Canada, August 2008
Adult male
- Pale unmarked blue upperparts and head
- White underparts
- Reddish brown chest
- Fairly short tail
- No crest
- © Debbie McKenzie, AL
Adult
- No crest
- Pale blue overall
- No white in wings or tail
- © David F. Smith