Island Scrub-Jay

A scrub-jay restricted to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of southern California, making it one of North America’s most geographically limited corvids.

Overview

Common Name

Island Scrub-Jay

Scientific Name

Aphelocoma insularis

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

Santa Cruz Island, California

Habitats

Island oak woodland, Chaparral, Island scrub, Riparian woodland

Diet

Acorns, Insects, Fruit, Seeds, Small animals

Conservation Status

Range-restricted; verify current conservation status with authoritative references.

Verification

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Fun Facts

Island Scrub-Jays are found only on Santa Cruz Island.
They are closely related to mainland scrub-jays.
Their limited range makes conservation monitoring important.
Island species can be especially sensitive to habitat and ecological change.

Notes

This entry should be reviewed against current conservation sources before final publication.
Access and wildlife viewing on island habitats may be subject to special rules.

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Entry URL

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Entry Type

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Slug

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