blue jay
Refers specifically to the North American blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). Not to be confused with the Eurasian jay (カケス).
A blue jay came to the yard and pecked at the peanuts.
The blue jay is a vividly blue bird that lives in North America.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts; learners will almost always see the katakana form.
Compound of 青 (ao, 'blue') + カケス (kakesu, 'jay'). The name directly describes the bird's blue plumage.