Bonanza Bird #16: Eurasian Jay

July 25, 2012 in Jays and Birdorable Bonanza 2012 with 5 comments

Today we proudly introduce the Birdorable Eurasian Jay!

The Eurasian Jay, known simply as Jay by English-speakers in its range, is a species of corvid that lives across much of Europe and parts of Asia and northern Africa.

Eurasian Jay DSC_3334_1 by luc.viatour

These colorful relatives of crows and ravens are known for their ability to mimic the calls of other bird species, including predators like Tawny Owls and Eurasian Buzzards. They use this ability to taunt and intimidate potential predators, along with mobbing behavior, to drive them away.

Tomorrow's bird is a colorful number from Down Under. Can you guess what it will be?

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Comments

Elinor (Ashira) on July 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM wrote:

HOORAY! : D One of my favourite birds!

Tough Titmouse on July 25, 2012 at 11:29 AM wrote:

Ummm hmmm

laurakeet on July 25, 2012 at 12:52 PM wrote:

The eastern rosella...?

Louise Warner on March 6, 2017 at 8:12 AM wrote:

eastern Rosella from Australia?

Spurwing Plover on May 21, 2022 at 7:00 AM wrote:

Sing willow tit willow tit willow

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