Oregon State University Summary: The California scrub-jay, a generally non-social bird, can learn just as well as another species of jay that lives in groups, ...

We have three common, or fairly common, jays in Northern New Mexico: Steller’s jay (high elevation with a distinct crest), pinyon jay (plainer blue, often come in flocks) and, until a few weeks ...

Western scrub jays get new names. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 79°F. Saturday, August 17th 2024 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News. News; Latest Headlines; ...

Characteristics: A medium-sized jay with a blue head, wings and tail; grayish back and pale-gray underparts. The sexes have similar plumage, and these jays average 11 inches in length. Their face ...

About a month ago, I wrote about how nifty it was when my wife discovered a new bird nest in our backyard. Well, in the time since, we’ve learned a few things about scrub jays, which make for ...