Jay, a bird belonging to the crow family. There are about 45
species of jays in the world, half of which are found in North
America. Jays are about 12 inches (30 cm) in length, including
their long tails. Some species have prominent crests. The call
varies from a loud jay-jay to a musical three-note song. Members
of some species mimic the calls of other birds.Jays are known to
drive other birds from their nests. Jays are aggressive and are
known to drive other birds from their nests, devouring the eggs
and nestlings. Usually, however, they feed on insects, nuts,
seeds, and fruit. The female lays three to six greenish eggs
with brown spots in a grass-lined nest of sticks. The most
common North American jay is the blue jay of the eastern and
midwestern United States. The blue jay has a bright blue crest
and back. The wings and tail are barred with black and tipped
with white. The throat and breast are white, and there is a
black V-shaped marking on the neck.The blue jay has a bright
blue crest and back. The Ste