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Florida Scrub Jay
bhowdy

Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)

A bold and curious bird, the Florida Scrub-Jay can become hand-tame in areas where it comes in contact with people. Unfortunately, it is restricted to the rare oak scrub community of Florida, a habitat under constant threat of development, and is classified as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

I have photos of these birds sitting on my hand!
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Habitat
Scrub Oak
Location
Cruickshank Sanctuary - Melbourne, Florida, USA
Date taken
December 2008
Scientific name
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Equipment used
Canon 1D Mark III - Canon 28-135
madamcoolpix
:bounce: Very beautiful picture of this rarity, Bob, thanks a lot for sharing!!! :t: :t: :clap: Lets hope these guys don't loose their habitat!!!

By the way, would love to see those pictures with you holding this beauty!!! o:) ;)
 
gophish
Good shot with nice setting, I failed to get one of this guy when we were at Merritt Island last year. maybe next time. well done.
 

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