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Is There A White Blue Jay?

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Even a leucistic blue jay is recognizable by a few blue feathers and its cheeky look at a bird feeder. Leucism is caused by a lack of pigment in the feathers and though rare, is seen throughout the avian world. What does it mean when you see a white blue jay? The blue jay is … Read more

What Is The Difference Between A Steller’s Jay And A Blue Jay?

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Steller’s and Blue Jays are the only North American jays with crests. Both are about 11-12 inches in size with Steller’s being slightly larger. With its black hood and dark blue feathers , Steller’s is easy to distinguish from the Blue Jay, which has a light grayish chest and white spotting on the wings and … Read more