jay

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"Even in permanently protected areas like Archbold, jay populations face ever-worsening odds of persistence," Barve said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Blue jays, eastern bluebirds, and indigo buntings are all blue birds, but the rich azure of an indigo bunting is nothing like the softer, sky blue of a jay.

From National Geographic • Dec. 7, 2023

Pale blue with a white bib, the pinyon jay typically mates for life and can be choosey about where to build a nest.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

The bird is the size of a jay, but on this frigid morning in Aspen, Colo., he had puffed out his feathers for warmth in comically plump style.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022

At last the wind blows, the whiteness thins, and the blue jay catches sight of me.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George