California Scrub-Jay

A blue and gray western scrub-jay found along the Pacific Coast and nearby western habitats, often in oak woodland, chaparral, parks, and neighborhoods.

Overview

Common Name

Scientific Name

Aphelocoma californica

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

Western United States, Pacific Coast, California, Oregon, Baja California

Habitats

Oak woodlands, Chaparral, Scrublands, Parks, Suburban areas, Wooded edges

Diet

Acorns, Seeds, Insects, Fruit, Eggs, Small animals

Conservation Status

Generally common in much of its range; verify current regional status.

Verification

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Fun Facts

California Scrub-Jays are known for caching acorns.
They are bold, vocal, and often visible in neighborhoods and parks.
They were formerly grouped with other scrub-jays in older references.
Their behavior can help spread oak trees by moving and burying acorns.

Notes

This entry is intended as a general informational profile.
Older references may use different scrub-jay taxonomy or names.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/bird/aphelocoma-californica

Entry Type

fauna entry

Slug

aphelocoma-californica

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