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California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
(L 11.5" WS 14.5" WT 3 oz)
Shadow Cliffs
Pleasanton, CA
27Dec08
Will re-hide their food if they notice
other birds watching them hoard.
other birds watching them hoard.
Del Valle Park
Livermore
29Dec09
Kottinger Park
Pleasanton
24Dec09
Aphelocoma is Greek for
smooth, plain i.e., uncrested.
smooth, plain i.e., uncrested.
*previously called a
Western Scrub-Jay.
Western Scrub-Jay.
© Bob
Hasenick
Hasenick
Macaulay
Library
Library
Rounded, crestless head
distinguishes this bird
from Blue Jays and
Steller’s Jays.
distinguishes this bird
from Blue Jays and
Steller’s Jays.