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California Scrub Jay Characteristics

Aphelocoma californica Appearance: Deep azure blue backs and wings;


white and light gray-brown underside
Size: About 11-18" in size; wingspan of 15"
The scrub jay inhabits drier lowlands in
Call: Have been described as “harsh and
Pacific region. They can appear in areas
scratchy”
like prairies, open fields, and woodlands.
Scrub Jays frequent suburban and Location: On campus around grass patches and
country side areas. They are omnivores shrubs.
and will eat fruits, plants, and insects. Season: Year-round

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Fun Facts Sources


They are mistakenly referred to as Blue Jays Cornell Lab of Ornithology
because of their similarity in appearance, but Wikipedia
they are completely different species.

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