Steller's Jay
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What they eat: The Steller’s Jay diet includes insects, seeds, berries, nuts, and even small animals, eggs, or nestlings. They’re not picky at feeders, either, but they tend to go for sunflower seeds, cracked corn, millet, and peanuts. |
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Where they live: These birds live in forests and other woodland habitats. Steller’s Jays have a thin range that extends from along western Mexico up to southern Alaska. |
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Did you know? Steller’s Jays can imitate the sounds of squirrels, cats, dogs, chickens, and even some mechanical objects. |
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How they sound: These Jays have a song of lilting chips, but as excellent mimics, their calls can often sound like a mix of many other species. |
To learn more, visit the Cornell Lab's free website: www.allaboutbirds.org.
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