How Blue Crow Got His Top Knot

Blue Crow lived in the Pinion pines and was known for his beautiful blue feathers and sharp wit.

One fateful day, Coyote, sly and wily as ever, approached Blue Crow with a tempting offer. He spun tales of a hidden treasure trove of delectable delights deep within the forest, promising to reveal its location if Blue Crow would barter something in return.

Eager and heedless of caution, Blue Crow agreed, his curiosity outweighing his sense. With a gleam in his eye, Coyote asked for the feathers adorning Blue Crow’s head.

In a moment of folly, Blue Crow consented, blinded by the allure of Coyote’s promises. Once Coyote had the feathers, he laughed at Blue Crow’s bald head.

“You are such a greedy fool,” Coyote yipped as he raced away.

Humiliated, Blue Crow hung his head low, but Brother Raven and Brother Crow came to his aid, giving him their ebony plumage to conceal his naked scalp.

“Let his be a lesson,” they said.

“It will be,” promised Blue Crow, “And every time I see Coyote I shall cry out in rememberance.”

Thus, Blue Jay, once known as Blue Crow, flits about the Pinion pines adorned with the regal crown of black feathers.