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Also Known As Cyanocitta cristata

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Illustration of a blue jay, Cyanocitta cristata, showing its vibrant blue crest, wings, and tail with black and white markings, perched on a branch.
Hand-colored engraving by John James Audubon showing three blue jays perched on a flowering branch, with vibrant blue feathers and detailed botanical elements.
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