The blue jay is a perching bird. They are divided into two sub orders: the suboscines and the oscines. The Oscines are capable of complex song and are considered true song birds. The blue jay lives in yards, gardens, woods, and parks; and prefers Oak trees or beech trees. Also all Blue Jays have strong black bills used for cracking nuts, and acorns and for eating corn, grains and seeds. They also eat insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. Blue Jays have three toed feet which are good for wrapping around tree branches. Again, taken in Blendon Woods.