Blue Jay

I've LOVED birds all my life.. from the time I was a small child sitting on the porch with my parents watching all the beautiful birds swarming the feeders. I've longed all my life to see one of the rare & exquisite leucistic/albino birds. I've been blessed to see a cpl leucistic mammals in my life. I hope I am able to one day see one of these rare beautiful birds! NOT MY IMAGES! #leucistic #albino #birds #leucisticbirds #albinobirds #leucisticalbino #rarebluejay #leucisticbluejay

Leucistic blue jay

White BlueJay by marklift, via Flickr

Bluejay

This common, large songbird is familiar to many people, with its perky crest; blue, white, and black plumage; and noisy calls. Blue Jays are known for their intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period.

Familiar but stunning jay found year-round throughout most of eastern North America. Bright blue above and pale gray below with a fluffy crest. Also look for black necklace and black and white markings on the wings and tail. Pairs or small groups travel through mature deciduous or coniferous woodlands, often revealing their presence with loud, harsh “jay” calls. Frequently visits bird feeders, where it is often aggressive towards other birds.

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