: a crested bright blue North American jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Examples of blue jay in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIn folklore, blue jays have both done the Lord’s work and facilitated the Devil’s dirty deeds.—Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Columnist — and birder — Ted Johnson shares the story of the philandering backyard blue jay who delivered a lesson on life.—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 The number of blue jays, for example, was significantly higher even three years after the cicada eruptions.—Benji Jones, Vox, 6 May 2024 Three species—starlings, blue jays and gray catbirds—had emerged as the most adept vocal learners, according to a statement.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for blue jay
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