California Scrub Jay

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California Scrub Jay (<em>Aphelocoma californica</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

California Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma californica) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aphelocoma; binomial: Aphelocoma californica; authority: (Vigors, 1839).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name to California Scrub Jay with split of Woodhouse's Scrub Jay (NACC 2009-A-02). Subspecies follow HBW 14 and BNA.

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