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California Scrub-Jay
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Oak scrub, suburbs.
Diet: Acorns, insects.
Best time to spot: Bold at picnic tables.
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 California Scrub-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
- Florida Scrub-JayUncommon · Woodland
- Island Scrub-JayRare · Woodland
- Mexican JayRare · Woodland
- Woodhouse's Scrub-JayUncommon · Woodland
- Black-capped ChickadeeCommon · Woodland
- Blue JayCommon · Oak woodland
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