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Scientific Name: Cyanocitta cristata

Photo Credits: LaVerne Duemey

Damage

Eats insects, seeds, nuts and carrion. In winter, marauds bird feeders and small birds. In spring, eats eggs and young of other birds. May take over nests of other birds.

Gray Jays or "Camp robbers" will become bold in taking food offered.

Attributes Is Diurnal

Small Prey and Their Wounds Most bird predators and carrion-eaters leave the breast bone with flesh neatly removed while also leaving most of feathered carcass.

Egg Depredation Signs Eggs with irregular holes and contents removed.

Diseases

Blue jays, crows, and other related birds have shown susceptibility to the recent West Nile Virus (encephalitis) Unknown human hazard.

University Publications

See General Bird Control Information