
aquamarine bluish and grey plumage (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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Mexican Jay
Aphelocoma ultramarina
Native Range:
North America and Middle America
Notes:
the range of this large Middle American species barely reaches the United States in southeastern Arizona; the name "ultramarina" aptly describes the beautiful aquamarine plumage of this bird; no sexual dimorphism.
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dorsal view (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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larger than its Western Scrub Jay relative (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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some black in the lores area; strong dark bill (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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pair feeding on the ground (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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side view (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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frontal view; greyish breast (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28)
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posing for a body portrait (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28) |

poing for a head portrait (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-28) |
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