The Steller's Jay is a very pretty bird that doesn't
seem to be particularly shy of people. Although it is lovely to
look at, it has very harsh, noisy vocalizations.
Description - male:
Charcoal colored head and nape with a large black crest on top of the
head. Most have white streaks on the forehead and chin though
there are some subspecies that do not. The body, wings and tail
are a deep blue.
Habitat:
The Steller's Jay can be found in campgrounds, picnic areas and towns
making it a fairly easy bird for an amateur bird watcher to spot.
It also spends time in coniferous and mixed forests.
Nesting:
They mainly nest in conifer trees, using the needles of the tree to line
their nest. The nest is built of sticks, twigs and mud.
However, they have adapted to urban life by occasionally nesting under
the roof of a building.
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