Blue Jay

Description:

Large crested songbird with broad, rounded tail. Blue Jays are smaller than crows, larger than robins. White or light gray underneath, various shades of blue, black, and white above. Cool fact: As with most other blue-hued birds, the Blue Jay's coloration is not derived from pigments but is the result of light interference due to the internal structure of the feathers;[7] if a blue feather is crushed, the blue disappears as the structure is destroyed.[8] This is referred to as structural coloration.

Habitat:

Blue Jays are birds of forest edges. A favorite food is acorns, and they are often found near oaks, in forests, woodlots, towns, cities, parks.

Notes:

Spotted in wooded ravine behind warehouses in Kennesaw, GA There was a pair of jays rustling around, possibly scouting a nest site - although this is a very "busy" area with many species of birds