blue jay

Thân thiện

A blue jay perches on a tree branch in a backyard.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common North American songbird: A medium-sized, noisy, and brightly colored bird (Cyanocitta cristata) native to forests and residential areas of eastern and central North America. It is known for its intelligence, complex social behaviors, and loud calls.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • A blue jay was perched on the fence, its bright feathers a flash of color against the grey sky.
  • We filled the bird feeder and soon attracted several blue jays.
  • The loud, raspy call of the blue jay is a familiar sound in these woods.

Advanced Usage

• As a symbol or mascot: The blue jay is often used as a symbol for sports teams, schools, or organizations, representing traits like tenacity and boldness.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays are a famous Major League Baseball team.

Variants and Related Words

• Jay (n): A more general term for various birds in the crow family (Corvidae), which includes the blue jay, Steller's jay, and the Eurasian jay.
• Corvid (n): A member of the bird family Corvidae, known for high intelligence; this family includes jays, crows, ravens, and magpies.

Synonyms

• Cyanocitta cristata: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
• Jay: While a broader category, it is often used informally to refer to a blue jay in North American contexts.

Related Idioms and Phrases

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically about the "blue jay." Its name is typically used literally to refer to the bird itself.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. common jay of eastern North America; bright blue with grey breast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• jaybird
• Cyanocitta cristata