The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), sometimes called jaybird and jay, is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America. It resides through most of eastern and central United States, although western populations may be migratory. Resident populations are also found in Newfoundland, Canada, while breeding populations can be found across southern Canada. It breeds in both deciduous and coniferous forests, and is common near residential and urban areas. It is predominately