Steller's Jay
A bird a day keeps the chaos away
Steller’s Jay
STEJAY
Cyanocitta stelleri
ORDER: Passeriformes
FAMILY: Corvidae
San Diego, California, August 2019
Black-and-blue with a crest. Widespread in western North America, from Alaska to Nicaragua. Shows marked variation across range: coastal populations are the darkest, with no pale markings around the eye. Central American birds have shorter crest, limited black on the face, and very bold white markings around the eye. Occurs in coniferous forests, usually in small groups. Regularly visits feeders, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Loud and conspicuous; listen for harsh calls.
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Stunning blue!
They are often called “camp robbers,” because they aggressively steal the tourists’ lunches.