LC Omnivore Forests, Urban Areas
70–120 g
Weight
6–15 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
North America
Found In
The Blue Jay is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 10 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 10 U.S. National Parks
The Blue Jay has 10 field records across 10 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 10 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | Abundant | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Glacier National Park | Native | Rare | — |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Native | Occasional | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Hot Springs National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Native | Occasional | — |
| Yellowstone National Park | Native | Occasional | — |
Abundance Distribution
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Blue Jay | Omnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 g | 797.5 g | ↓ 88% |
| Height | 26 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 10.5 yrs | 15.3 yrs | ↓ 31% |
Endemic to North America
Habitat: Forests, Urban Areas
Found In: North America
Coloration: Blue, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Flocks.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 17–18 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-6
Lifespan: 6–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #50 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | LC |
| 49 | Flying Fox | Up to 1.1 kg | LC |
| 50 | Blue Jay | 70–120 g | LC |
| 51 | European Hedgehog | 0.6–1.2 kg | LC |
| 52 | Frilled Lizard | Up to 0.5 kg | LC |
| 53 | Glass Frog | Up to 0.03 g | LC |