Cyanocitta Stelleri
Identification Tips:
- Length: 11 inches
- Black sturdy bill
- Black crest and head
- Forehead and throat may have some white flecks
- Dark blue body
- Wings and tail have dark bars
- Dark legs
Similar species:
- Because of its large size, blue coloration and crest the Steller's Jay is quite distinctive.
- Steller's Jay has darker under parts than the similarly crested Blue Jay.
- Other jays lack a crest and have different markings.
