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Flycatchers to pipitsCrows, Jays, and Magpies
Cyanocitta cristata
The blue jay 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. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada; breeding populations are found across southern Canada. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common in residential areas. Its coloration is predominantly blue, with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest; it has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and a black border behind the crest. Males and females are similar in size and plumage, which does not vary throughout the year. Four subspecies have been recognized.
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| Week | Checklists reporting it |
|---|---|
| Jan 1–7 | 37% |
| Jan 8–14 | 37% |
| Jan 15–21 | 36% |
| Jan 22–end | 38% |
| Feb 1–7 | 38% |
| Feb 8–14 | 39% |
| Feb 15–21 | 38% |
| Feb 22–end | 39% |
| Mar 1–7 | 38% |
| Mar 8–14 | 36% |
| Mar 15–21 | 34% |
| Mar 22–end | 34% |
| Apr 1–7 | 33% |
| Apr 8–14 | 34% |
| Apr 15–21 | 37% |
| Apr 22–end | 43% |
| May 1–7 | 45% |
| May 8–14 | 44% |
| May 15–21 | 37% |
| May 22–end | 34% |
| Jun 1–7 | 34% |
| Jun 8–14 | 36% |
| Jun 15–21 | 36% |
| Jun 22–end | 37% |
| Jul 1–7 | 36% |
| Jul 8–14 | 36% |
| Jul 15–21 | 39% |
| Jul 22–end | 38% |
| Aug 1–7 | 39% |
| Aug 8–14 | 40% |
| Aug 15–21 | 39% |
| Aug 22–end | 42% |
| Sep 1–7 | 46% |
| Sep 8–14 | 49% |
| Sep 15–21 | 52% |
| Sep 22–end | 54% |
| Oct 1–7 | 54% |
| Oct 8–14 | 52% |
| Oct 15–21 | 48% |
| Oct 22–end (now) | 45% |
| Nov 1–7 | 43% |
| Nov 8–14 | 38% |
| Nov 15–21 | 34% |
| Nov 22–end | 34% |
| Dec 1–7 | 38% |
| Dec 8–14 | 38% |
| Dec 15–21 | 35% |
| Dec 22–end | 37% |
Share of complete checklists at each hotspot that reported it (2016–2026). Hotspots with fewer than 15 checklists are left out, and the order discounts small samples, so a hotspot with few checklists can sit below one with a lower share.
From the eBird Basic Dataset (Sep-2026), complete checklists only.
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Also reported at 148 private locations (not shown).
Updated 12:13 PM