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Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Photo by KimLomman
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Steller's Jay has a more slender bill and longer legs than the Blue Jay and has a much more pronounced crest. It is also somewhat larger. The head is blackish-brown with light blue streaks on the forehead. This dark coloring gives way from the shoulders and lower breast to silvery blue. The primaries and tail are a rich blue with darker barring.

Habitat:

Found in a heavily wooded area.

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