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The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird, a member of the family CorvidaeNorth America. It belongs to the "blue" or American jays, which are, among the Corvidae, not closely related to other jays. native to Four subspecies are generally accepted, though the variation within this species is rather subtle and essentially clinal. No firm boundaries can be drawn between the inland subspecies. The ranges of the coastal races are better delimited.[6] * Cyanocitta cristata bromia - Northern Blue Jay : Canada and northern USA. The largest subspecies, with fairly dull plumage. Blue is rather pale. * Cyanocitta cristata cristata - Coastal Blue Jay : Coastal USA from North Carolina to Texas, except southern Florida. Mid-sized and very intensely blue. * Cyanocitta cristata cyanotephra - Interior Blue Jay : Inland USA, intergrading with C. c. bromia to the north. Mid-sized, quite dark blue on mantle contrasting cleanly with very white underside. * Cyanocitta cristata semplei - Florida Blue Jay : Southern Florida. The smallest subspecies, much like C. c. bromia in color.

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