Least ConcernClark's Nutcracker
Nucifraga columbiana
Birds · Passeriformes · Corvidae
Cyanocitta cristata
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The blue jay is a striking corvid of eastern North America, deep blue above and white below, with a black collar and an erectile crest. It is noisy, intelligent and notably opportunistic. It buries acorns by the thousand every autumn, and those it forgets germinate: it is credited with an important role in the northward spread of oaks after the last glaciation.
Weight
70 g – 100 g
Size
22 cm – 30 cm
Life expectancy
17 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanocitta_cristata
Best time: All year round in eastern North America, by day; in autumn it is very visible carrying and burying acorns.
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Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 38.
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