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For instance, since blue jays have loud and unmistakable calls, people think of them as reminders to be clear, straightforward, and communicative. Some see blue jays as special spiritual messengers.
The blue jay can be beneficial to other bird species, as it may chase predatory birds, such as hawks and owls, and will scream if it sees a predator within its territory. It has also been known to sound an alarm call when hawks or other dangers are near, and smaller birds often recognize this call and hide themselves away accordingly.
Crested jays have diverse vocal repertoires, from croaks and energetic calls to melodic sounds. Both species are skilled imitators, mimicking buzzard calls, other birds, mammals, and even mechanical noises.
Like other jays, Steller's jay has numerous and variable vocalizations. One common call is a harsh "SHACK-Sheck-sheck-sheck-sheck-sheck" series; another "skreeka! skreeka!" call sounds almost exactly like an old-fashioned pump handle; yet another is a soft, breathy "hoodle hoodle" whistle. Its alarm call is a harsh, nasal "wah".
The large, colorful blue jay is a common sight for backyard bird watchers, and its range makes it a regular fixture in backyards and parks all over the entire eastern half the the United States.
Feathers on a Blue Jay are mostly blue, with a touch of white on the tip, while a black horizontal pattern breaks up the blue a bit, depending on where the feather came off of the bird.
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Aphelocoma jays are quite vocal and have a huge range of sounds and calls; common calls include a cheek, cheek, cheek and a guttural churring krr'r'r'r'r. Aphelocoma jays are also, like all other jays, often quite aggressive, antagonistic at feeding areas and sometimes regarded as a nuisance.