Steller's Jay Cyanocitta stelleri Like many other members of the crow family, Steller's Jay does not show much fear of people, and is quick to take advantage of feeding opportunities at campsites and bird feeders. Away from human settlements, this bird is found deep in coniferous forests, where it can be shy. Throughout most of the West, this is the only jay that has a crest—a feature that makes this species easy to recognize.Identification 13". Black above, with black breast and deep blue belly, tail, and wings. Black crest prominent. Inland birds have white eyebrow.
Steller's Jay Cyanocitta stelleri Voice A loud, harsh chook-chook-chook or shack-shack-shack
Steller's Jay Cyanocitta stelleri Habitat Coniferous forests; also oak and pine woodlands, especially in fall.
Range S. Alaska to S. California and W. Texas; absent from some desert areas. Nonmigratory, although some populations move downslope in winter.
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