Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Stellar’s Jay
Portland Oregon
April 2008
A striking crested bird of bright blue and black, the Steller’s Jay is a familiar sight around campgrounds in the mountains of the West.
Description
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* Large songbird.
* Crest on head dark blue or black.
* Head, chest, and back brownish-black.
* Wings, tail, and body deep blue.
* Size: 30-34 cm (12-13 in)
* Weight: 100-140 g (3.53-4.94 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.
Sound
Large variety of loud and harsh calls. Common call a harsh "shaar," and a rapid rattling "shek, shek, shek, shek."
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Bill Coulson wrote...
Fantastic color. It really pops..
Bill wrote...
Superb
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That's a Helluva Shot
Claude Fletcher wrote...
Beautiful shot of a great looking specimen
Nathan Rupert wrote...
congrats on getting your sharpness fixed! looks like it payed off
Beautiful Color !