Blue Jays

Blue Jay, Photographed March 13, 2004 by T.L. Walker

The Blue Jay gets its name from one of its calls, "jaay, jaay, jaay."

It has many other calls including the harsh sounding "shkrrr" and the flutey "toolili."

One call which imitates the Red-shouldered Hawk often misleads those birding by ear.

Question: To what other bird is the Blue Jay most closely related?

A. Hawk

B. Warbler

C. Crow

D. Thrasher


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