Most animals cannot make blue pigments, but these ones have found a few workarounds. The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) produces melanin, a black pigment, meaning that its feathers should appear ...

Yet blue jays, neon tetras, poison-dart frogs, and many other animals found a solution that doesn’t rely on pigments, evolving optical tricks to make blues (and some greens) a different way.

This week’s featured creature is one of the most beautiful birds in North America. However, I think because it is quite ...

Blue jays are pretty recognizable, but there are birds that do a good job of resembling them. Keep reading to learn about some of the top blue jay copycats and how to tell the difference.

Many birds play key roles in dispersing plant fruit seeds, but few can compare to blue jays, noted for their acorn-gathering and spreading skills.

Q. Gray squirrels, blue jays and garden toads have bellies that are paler than their backs. Many other animals, including some fish and reptiles, also have contrasting body coloration above and below.

The blue jay isn't the only member of this bird family worth watching.

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The Arlington Fire and Rescue Department helped save a blue jay stuck in a tree on Monday -- and the video is heartwarming. The bird appeared to have a piece of plastic ...