adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2006-03-18)
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Western Scrub Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Native Range: North America and Middle America
Notes: brushy areas among oaks or junipers; bold, inquisitive, and beautifully colored
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dorsal view; gray patch on back (California, USA; 2007-04-22)
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ventral view; mostly whitish undeparts (California, USA; 2007-04-22)
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blue nape, wings, and tail (California, USA; 2007-04-22)
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blue breastband (California, USA; 2006-12-22)
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black face (California, USA; 2009-04-12)
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juvenile; grayer look (California, USA; 2007-07-29)
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eating peanut (California, USA; 2006-02-12) |
flying (California, USA; 2009-01-31) |
in-betweeb flaps (California, USA; 2009-01-31) |
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2006-03-18) |