Blue Jay Coloring Page

This blue jay coloring page shows a perched bird with its beak open, as if calling out to other birds. The bold crest on its head and the banded pattern on its tail make this a fun challenge for kids who like a little detail to work with. The branch beneath its feet gives a simple, sturdy base for the drawing.

Coloring ideas

• Use bright blue for the head, back, and wings, and white for the belly.
• Add black bands to the tail feathers and a ring around the eye.
• Try a soft brown or gray for the branch, and leave a little white space for highlights.
• Experiment with a gradient on the crest, going from deep blue at the base to lighter blue at the tips.

Quick bird fact

Blue jays are known for their loud, sharp calls and for caching food—hiding seeds and nuts in the ground for later. Ask your child to count how many tail bands are shown on this page, then compare the drawing to a photo of a real blue jay to see how the artist simplified the feathers.