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Western Scrub Jay

Aphelocoma californica

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Field Notes

Description:

A passerine bird about the size of a jay or mockingbird. The underside of the bird was yellowish, the top was darker, possibly gray or bluish. I didn't get a good look at the head. The tail was rather long. The beak looked straight and strong.

Habitat:

Urban Neighborhood

Reference Links:

Western Scrub-Jay, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Western Scrub Jay

Aphelocoma californica

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Comments (1)
Jack Settle
I was going to say mockingbird but I guess it's not

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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Southern California Wildlife
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Los Angeles Wildlife
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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