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Steller's Jay
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Western conifer forest.
Diet: Nuts, insects.
Best time to spot: Crested; harsh calls.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Steller's Jay sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the crows, jays, and magpies family.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- Blue JayCommon · Oak woodland
- Golden-crowned KingletCommon · Conifer forest
- Ruby-crowned KingletCommon · Conifer forest
- Clark's NutcrackerUncommon · High conifer forest
- Western TanagerUncommon · Conifer forest
- Acorn WoodpeckerCommon · Western oak woodland
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