Meaning of the word "blue jay" in English

What does "blue jay" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blue jay

US /ˈbluː ˌdʒeɪ/
UK /ˈbluː ˌdʒeɪ/

Noun

a North American bird of the crow family, having a bright blue, black, and white plumage and a loud, harsh call

Example:
A beautiful blue jay landed on our bird feeder this morning.
The loud calls of the blue jays echoed through the forest.