As the blue jays are native to North America, it is unsurprising that they have been an important part of Native American culture.

They believed that blue jays were mischievous birds that worked alongside coyotes and foxes.

Young boys would eat blue jays tongues as it was believed it would make them better climbers.

Other associations were that blue jays were arrogant birds that liked to gossip, and if you saw one in your house, it meant jealous people were praying on you.