The Florida Scrub-Jay is separated from its closest relative, the Western Scrub-Jay, by a distance of 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Like all jays, this species may be secretive and silent around its nest or while perching in a treetop in early morning but is frequently noisy and conspicuous. Scrub-jays often eat the eggs or young of other birds, but in summer they are mainly insectivorous. They also eat acorns and bury many more acorns than they consume, helping regenerate oak forests that have been destroyed by fire or drought.

description 11" (28 cm). Robin-sized, but large strong bill and long tail make it appear larger. Head, wings, and tail blue (conspicuous when it glides in a long, undulating flight); back pale gray-brown; underparts pale with faint brown streaks. No crest; black eyemask; whitish forehead. White throat offset by blue necklace.

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