How to Identify a Steller’s jay: Not a Blue Jay

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Steller's jay identification photo
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Cyanocitta stelleri

Western conifer forest. Blue body, black head and crest.

What does a steller’s jay look like?

Blue body, black head and crest.

What sign does it leave?

stellers jay tracks
Track diagram for identification. Compare it with the print in front of you.

Not a track identification.

Droppings

stellers jay droppings
Dropping diagram. Do not handle droppings.

Whitewash under a feeder. Do not handle droppings.

Where you find it

Western conifer forest.

This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.

Often confused with a blue jay. All animal identification pages.