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

Another loudmouth, the blue jay, has a particular taste for acorns, which inspired one of Strassmann’s slow-birder exercises: Go look for acorns beneath an oak in your garden or park.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

A blue jay called; a red squirrel chittered.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2022

Every time her mom came home, Aru would stand off to the side, chest puffed out like a blue jay, waiting for her to notice.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi