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;Cyanocitta stelleri | ;Cyanocitta stelleri | ||
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| − | == | + | [[Image:Stellers_Jay.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Geomorph<br />Photo taken: Provo Canyon, Utah]] |
| + | ==Identification== | ||
This bird has a charcoal colored head and nape with a large black crest on the top of the head. Most have white streaks on the forehead and chin although there are some subspecies that don't. The body, wings, and tail are a deep blue. The bill and legs are black. The birds are about 11 inches long. | This bird has a charcoal colored head and nape with a large black crest on the top of the head. Most have white streaks on the forehead and chin although there are some subspecies that don't. The body, wings, and tail are a deep blue. The bill and legs are black. The birds are about 11 inches long. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Distribution== |
| − | + | ==Taxonomy== | |
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | {{GSearch|Steller's+Jay}} | |
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[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 7 July 2007
- Cyanocitta stelleri
Identification
This bird has a charcoal colored head and nape with a large black crest on the top of the head. Most have white streaks on the forehead and chin although there are some subspecies that don't. The body, wings, and tail are a deep blue. The bill and legs are black. The birds are about 11 inches long.
