Steller's jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay (C.
About the Steller's jay
Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay (C. cristata) found in eastern North America. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains. It is also sometimes colloquially called a "blue jay" in the Pacific Northwest, but is distinct from the blue jay of eastern North America. The species inhabits pine-oak and coniferous forests.
Fun Facts About Steller's jay
- The species inhabits pine-oak and coniferous forests.
- Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a bird native to western North America and the mountains of Central America, closely related to the blue jay (C.
- It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains.
Conservation Status
The Steller's jay is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Genus | Cyanocitta |
| Species | Cyanocitta stelleri |
Range & Habitat
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