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Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

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Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay is a widespread New World jay found in the interior western United States and northern Mexico. It is characterized by its duller blue and grey plumage compared to the California Scrub-Jay.
Where to spot
Found in dry woodlands, pinyon-juniper forests, and arid scrublands across the interior western United States and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Look for its duller blue upperparts and plainer greyish-brown back compared to the California Scrub-Jay. Listen for its harsher, scratchy calls. It is often active and conspicuous.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging on the ground or in low bushes.
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Colorado Springs 1.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Colorado Springs 2.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 1.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 2.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 3.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 4.jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Los Alamos New Mexico.jpg
File:Woodhouse's Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii)1.jpg
File:Woodhouse's Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii) (19730267073).jpg
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Colorado Springs 1.jpg
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File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Colorado Springs 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 3.jpg
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File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Grand Canyon 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aphelocoma woodhouseii Los Alamos New Mexico.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Woodhouse's Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii)1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Woodhouse's Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii) (19730267073).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is adapted to more arid, open habitats than its coastal relatives, often relying on pinyon pine and juniper for food.
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