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Photo: Mark Cassino
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KIND OF ANIMAL:
Bird
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FOOD
Blue jays are fond of acorns and other seeds.
They eat insects and fruits.
Sometimes they steal eggs from other birds’ nests and eat them. |
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ENEMIES
Owls and hawks hunt for blue jays.
So do weasels, foxes, and house cats. |
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WHERE THEY LIVE
Blue jays live in the forest.
They live in parks and yards too. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
- A blue jay is easy to spot because of its bright
color and pointy head.
- Blue jays are not shy birds.
- They plant oak trees. When blue jays have extra
acorns, they bury them. Sometimes the acorns grow.
- Blue jays raid other birds’ nests. They steal
eggs and eat them. Sometimes they even steal baby birds.
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