Western Scrub Jay

A bold and familiar jay of the American West, the Western Scrub-Jay is common throughout much of the western lowlands, especially in areas with oaks and pinyon pines. It has adapted well to suburbs and comes readily to bird feeders.
Description
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* Large songbird.
* Blue head, wings, and tail.
* Gray-brown back.
* Grayish underparts.
* Whitish throat with blue necklace.

* Size: 28-30 cm (11-12 in)
* Wingspan: 39 cm (15 in)
* Weight: 70-100 g (2.47-3.53 ounces)

Sex Differences

Sexes look alike.

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Tags: bird, garden, spring
Uploaded: June 1, 2007
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Lili S. wrote...
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