Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), a highly intelligent and eye-catching bird native to North America. Despite their vivid blue color, Blue Jays don't actually have blue pigment! Their blue appearance comes from light scattering off the feather structure a phenomenon called structural coloration. Their feathers include a white chest and face, with a distinctive blue crest and black necklace-like markings. They can mimic the calls of hawks to scare off other birds from feeders. Excellent mimics, the