California Scrub-Jay

Description

The California scrub jay is a medium-sized bird, approximately 27–31 cm (11–12 in) in length (including its tail), with a 39 cm (15 in) wingspan, and about 80 g (2.8 oz) in weight. In general, this species has a blue head, wings, and tail; a gray-brown back; grayish underparts; and white eyebrows. The throat is whitish with a blue necklace. The call or "squawk" is described as "harsh and angry-sounding".

Range & habitat

True to its name, the California scrub jay inhabits areas of low scrub, preferring pinyon-juniper forests, oak woods, and edges of mixed evergreen forests. It also inhabits suburban gardens.

Adapted from California scrub jay on Wikipedia, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.