Latin
Cyanocitta stelleri
Cyanocitta stelleri
Steller's jays are medium size birds commonly found in Alaska as well as the rest of North America. They are a dark royal blue with black crowns.
They aren't too skiddish around humans but aren't nearly as friendly as their cousins grey jays.
Steller's jay are found throughout much of Alaska, they prefer to roost in trees and are found around most woods.
While Steller's jays are found in Alaska year-round they migrate south during winter, and can not be found year-round in their norther summer habitat.