adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2007-08-04)
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Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Native Range: North America and Middle America
Notes:
a common crested jay of forested mountains in the western USA and Canada; usually seen in small groups, often searching for food in campgrounds.
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frontal view; white marks on forehead (Colorado, USA; 2009-02-14)
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dorsal view; charcoal back, blue wings, tail (California, USA; 2006-05-06)
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prominent crest; a bold campground raider (California, USA; 2006-05-06)
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ihabits forested mountainous areas (California, USA; 2011-07-29)
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in flight (Colorado, USA; 2009-02-14)
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pert or bold attitude (California, USA; 2007-08-04)
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inquisitive, seemingly intelligent (California, USA; 2007-08-04) |
curious (Colorado, USA; 2009-02-14) |
posing in sunlight (California, USA; 2006-05-06) |
iconic of western forests in western USA (California, USA; 2010-11-23) |
dorsal view (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-26) |
ventral view (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-26) |
displaying its crest (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-26) |
side view (Arizona, USA; 2012-04-26) |