California Scrub Jay

Hello and happy Spring! California Scrub jays are one of the most common birds I see where I live. If you live in the Northwest, you have probably heard their loud call at least once.

 California Scrub Jays have a blue head, tail, and wings, and gray shoulders. They have a darker patch of feathers by their eyes and a white underside. Their bold colors make them easy to spot and recognize.

 Scrub Jays can be seen on high points, diving into flight while screeching loudly.

 In 2016 the species "western scrub jay" was split into two, the California Scrub Jay and the Woodhouse Scrub Jay. They look similar but the California Scrub Jay is a more bold shade of blue and much more noisy. California Scrub Jays are native to the pacific coast in states such as Oregon, California, and Washington, whereas Woodhouse Scrub Jays are seen more in the west.

I hope you enjoyed this blog! Happy Spring!