var arrayFacts = [
"High in the Trees:
Blue jay nests are located up to 20 feet in the air. Blue jays only lay their eggs in conifers (such as evergreens) and deciduous trees (trees which loose their leaves). ",
"Family Dynamic:
The female blue jay remains in the nest to incubate the eggs. Meanwhile, the helpful, male blue jay will scavenge for food to bring back to the nest.
Once the brood of Blue Jays is born, both parents will feed their young together. ",
"Quick Learners:
By the end of fall, the young blue jays are ready to travel with the flock south for the winter.",
"Blue Jay Table Manners:
Blue jays are known to feed on the eggs and chicks of other bird species.
In addition, blue jays eat small vertebrate animals, small insects like caterpillars and grasshoppers, and seeds and nuts. ",
"Not Too Big, Not Too Small:
Blue Jays can grow to nearly a foot in length, making them a medium-sized bird. ",
"Blue Bandit:
The blue jay is aptly named for their bright blue color that is mixed with shades of violet.
The black band around their eyes that extends to their neck gives blue jays the sneaky appearance of a bandit.",
"Soaring Song:
The intelligent blue jay that can make numerous sounds.
The blue jay is known for what is called the 'jay jay' call, which sounds like a crystal bell. They can also growl, chatter, screech, and of course whistle.
Around the nest, the jay abandons its loud calls and communicates with its mate in 'whisper song.'",
"Blue Jay Comedian:
Blue jays can imitate other birdcalls including the red-shouldered hawk's signature screeching sound.",
"The Blue is an Optical Illusion:
Like other blue-hued birds, the blue jay's color does not come from pigments in the feathers, but is the result of the way light bounces off of their feathers' unusual structure.
If a blue jay feather is crushed, the color disappears because the structure is destroyed.",
];