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Blue jays will actively defend their nests against predators. Both parents will attack and chase hawks, falcons, raccoons, cats, snakes, squirrels, and even humans away from their nests. Adult blue jays are often preyed on by various species of hawks, owls, and falcons. Nestlings are preyed upon by squirrels, cats, snakes, American crows, other jays, raccoons, opossums, and Birds of Prey, such as hawks.
The blue jay,like most creatures,has its share of predators.Snakes sometimes prey on the young,as do raccoons and cats.The adult birds are often preyed upon by accipiters,like the Cooper's and sharp shinned hawks.Domestic cats may take a few,and the black rat snake has a habit of eating nesting birds,as well as the eggs.But the population of the blue jay remains stable,and there is no current danger to this aggressive and adaptable species.
I have observed blue jays attach smaller birds, such as house finches. In once case a house finch had flown into my patio door and fallen to the ground, stunned. A blue jay swooped down and began pecking it. I chased the jay away. Although I have observed jays attacking other birds, I not yet seen them kill any. - Pleasanton, CA
Cooper's hawks, cats, raccoons and humans are the blue jay's main threats.
Along with the above mentioned predators. Marsh & Sharp-shinned hawks, Barn, Barred, Screech and Long-eared Owls. Some blue jays nests are also destroyed by foxes, weasels, snakes & opossums.
According to my backyard, blue jays and robins do not get along. Sometimes they tolerate each other at the bird feeders but other times, they are openly hostile - the robin is usually the aggressor. No one has been hurt - yet!!
Blue jays and other members of the Corvidae which includes ravens, crows, magpies, jays, are aggresive species that will rob other bird's nests, thus the animosity towards them.
It has no natural enemies but humans and tourism have decreased the population.
No, they will drive other birds from a food source, and even eat their eggs and young.
No. Blue jays are an aggressive species, and will take the eggs of other birds.
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Can blue jays glide?
how do blue jays glide
Are a blue jay and robin the same?
No, it is not possible because a robin can only pass robin genes on to its offspring.
What are baby blue jays called?
Baby blue jays are called chicks.
What time do Blue Jays crows and robins fly south for the winter?
Blue jays and crows, being Corvids, do not migrate in winter. Robins, however, do migrate south, but just those birds from Virginia northwards. Robins that make their permanent home from North Carolina south, do not migrate. In winter, the population of robins explodes in these southern states as these northern birds arrive to join their southern cousins.
Do Blue Jays make good pets?
Blue Jays are not recommended as pets due to their high energy levels, loud vocalizations, and potential to be aggressive. Additionally, it is illegal to keep native North American Blue Jays as pets in many places. It is best to appreciate Blue Jays in their natural habitat.
What are blue jays afraid of?
Apparently they're afraid of robins.
Will a blue jay take a robins eggs?
Yes. Blue jays often raid the nests of other species.
Who are blue jays enemies?
Cats, raccoons, snakes, hawks, and humans.
Why are hawk's owl's and blue- jays enemies of the northern mockingbird?
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How are robins and blue jays alike?
Both are passerine birds, both build nests in trees and shrubs. Other than that, they are very different. Blue jays are Corvids, related to ravens and crows. Robins are thrushes.
Why are coopers blue jays enemies?
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What are Types of birds with blue color?
blue or light blue eggs with blue speckles are robin eggs.
Can blue jays glide?
how do blue jays glide
Is it possible for a robin to biological parents to a blue jay?
No, it is not possible because a robin can only pass robin genes on to its offspring
Are jays bigger than robins?
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What kind of birds eat butterflies in Illinois?
Sparrows, robins, catbirds, and blue jays eat butterflies in Illinois. I observed a catbird chasing a hummingbird moth.
Are a blue jay and robin the same?
No, it is not possible because a robin can only pass robin genes on to its offspring.
