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Western Scrub Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Photo by AshleyT
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35.0213, -101.91

Field Notes

Description:

They are blue, gray, and white all over and they have a long, skinny body.

Habitat:

They are in western North America in scrub and mixed forests habitats.

Notes:

In Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

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Western Scrub Jay

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Comments (3)
AshleyT
Thanks J and Maria! I actually think in the 3rd photo he has 3 in his mouth, such a funny guy!
Maria dB
Nice spotting - two seeds at a time!

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PublishedMarch 1, 2013

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