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Island Scrub-Jay

Island Scrub-Jay

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The Island Scrub-Jay is a large, striking jay endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of California, USA. It is larger and bluer than its mainland relatives.
Where to spot
Restricted to Santa Cruz Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of southern California, USA, in chaparral and oak woodlands.
How to spot
Observation requires visiting Santa Cruz Island. Look for its larger size and more intense blue coloration compared to mainland scrub-jays. It is typically bold and curious, making it relatively easy to observe.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours, often seen foraging in low vegetation.
File:Aphelocoma insularis Bouton 1.jpg
File:Aphelocoma insularis Bouton 2.jpg
File:Island Scrub Jay Aphelocoma insularis.jpg
File:Aphelocoma insularis Bouton 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphelocoma insularis Bouton 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Island Scrub Jay Aphelocoma insularis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This jay is the only bird species endemic to a single Channel Island, making it a unique evolutionary product of island isolation.
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