This is a long-tailed jay with a small bill and no crest ... Both the Steller’s jay and the blue jay have conspicuous crests and wings and tail barred with black. See also the Florida scrub ...

swooping in to nab an unwary dove or jay. Females are larger and bulkier than males, juveniles differ from adults. Monotypic. Length 14–20"; wingspan 29–37". The long tail is rounded at the ...