Discovering the Kingdom, A to Z!
Week of April 13, 2026

B is for BLUE JAY
Quick Facts:
  • The oldest known Blue Jay lived to be 17 years 6 months old. Their average lifespan in the wild is 7 years.
  • They can reach 9 to 12 inches in length and 2.5 to 3.5 ounces of weight. Males are slightly larger than females.
  • These birds are omnivores, but they mainly stick to vegetation, berries, acorns and more.
  • On an average, they have a wingspan of 13 to 17 inches and fly at speeds of 20 to 25 miles per hour
SOURCE: https://kids.kiddle.co
Can you find these words?
blue jay        earth        songbird        beak
passerine    tail             wingspan      bird       species