Learn About: Cyanocitta Stelleri (Stellar's Jay)!

Artwork by Joshua Venturo

Cyanocitta stelleri is a bright blue jay native to western Canada, the western United States, and along the Rocky Mountains, even into Mexico. This bird is hard to confuse with other birds because of its color and its crest, which is bigger in the northern parts of its range. The average size is 12-13 inches (30-34 cm.) long and 3.5-4.9 ounces (100-140 g.) in weight.

This bird inhabits coniferous forests throughout its range. Its diet includes seeds berries, fruit, rodents, and even reptiles. The Stellar's Jay's nest is usually 9.8-16.9 inches (25-43 cm.) long. Its vocalizations include imitations of Red-Tailed Hawks, Red-Shouldered Hawks, and Ospreys.

As Stellar's Jays get older, they get more and more white spots above their beak. This reminds me of how, when we get older, we should know more and more of God's Word. Take some time to memorize some of the Bible today!

Information from Wikipedia

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