Birds of the Week # 42
Blue Jay
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations may be migratory. Its plumage is lavender-blue to mid-blue in the crest, back, wings, and tail, and its face is white. The underside is off-white and the neck is collared with black which extends to the sides of the head. The wing primaries and tail are strongly barred with black, sky-blue, and white. The bill, legs, and eyes are all black. Males and females are almost identical, but the male is slightly larger. The black plumage on its nape, face, and throat varies extensively between individuals; it is believed to assist in recognition between individuals.
Pine Warbler
The Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) is a small songbird of the New World warbler family. They forage slowly on tree trunks and branches by poking their bill into pine cones. These birds also find food by searching for it on the ground. These birds mainly eat insects, seeds and berries. Their nests are deep, open cups, which are placed near the end of a tree branch. Pine warblers prefer to nest in pine trees, hence their names. Three to five blotched white eggs are laid.
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Nice shots, HJ! 💙💛
Thank you very much, Donna. 🙂
What beautiful colours those birds display.
You are right, Susan. Thank you! 🙂
We have Blue Jays in Alberta and I always enjoy seeing them,Not sure about the Pine Warbler but they sure are pretty.
They both are fine birds and pretty. Thank you, Jane. 🙂
Love those bluejays, even if they can be quite bossy! 😉 Very interesting about the black plumage aiding in individual identification!
Every bird has characteristics that ID them, like we humans have names. Thank you, Julie. 🙂