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Jays

Birds in the crow family known for intelligence and caching food.

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Jays are a group of medium-sized, often colorful birds belonging to the crow family (Corvidae). They are known for their intelligence, loud calls, and tendency to cache food. Jays inhabit forests and woodlands across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Etymology

The name 'jay' is derived from the French word 'gai', meaning 'bright' or 'joyous'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Jays are smart birds like crows that hide food for later, sometimes remembering where they put it!

Fun Facts

Some jay species bury thousands of acorns each fall
Jays can remember the locations of buried nuts for months
They mimic sounds like hawks to deter predators

FAQ

What family are jays in? They belong to the Corvidae family, which includes crows and ravens
Do jays cache food? Yes, they are known for storing food in the ground or trees
Are jays intelligent? They are considered highly intelligent birds

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

birds corvids

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

blue jay stellar's jay florida scrub-jay

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Corvidae

Indexes

avian intelligent nocturnal territory

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