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Western Scrub-jay

Aphelocoma californica

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Field Notes

Description:

Blue bird with gray back and chest. Head is dark gray. It has a short, loud call.

Habitat:

Backyard trees.

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Western Scrub Jay

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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I finally spotted some Blue Jay's flying around in the backyard, I've uploaded them as part of the series. Yes Susan. It's always so sad to do so with the critters!
HemaShah
Susan you are a very kind person!! RIP Blue JAy!
SusanEllison
sooo...sad...did you give it a proper burial?

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Global Flight
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The Color Blue

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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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