Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Bold, blue, noisy and brash, not the most loved bird but unmistakable. Abundant in the east and spreading to the west. Thrives on backyard food and feeders where it can dominate the local song bird population

A common and familiar bird in gardens and parks from the Atlantic coast to the Great Plains. From the Rockies to the West Coast the Blue "Stellers" Jay takes over, cyanocitta stelleri.

Crested, bright blue upper parts, pale grey underparts, black necklace, white patches on wings.
Black sturdy bill
Dark legs