Island Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma insularis)
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Island Scrub Jay

Aphelocoma insularis Henshaw, 1886

86 gWeight

The island scrub jay (Aphelocoma insularis), also known as the island jay or Santa Cruz jay, is a bird in the genus Aphelocoma, which is endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The island scrub jay (Aphelocoma insularis), also known as the island jay or Santa Cruz jay, is a bird in the genus Aphelocoma, which is endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California. Of the over 500 breeding bird species in the continental U.S. and Canada, it is the only insular endemic landbird species, meaning it is restricted to a geographical island.

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Questions

How big is the Island Scrub Jay?

The Island Scrub Jay weighs around 86 g.

Where does the Island Scrub Jay live?

Its breeding range: North America: Santa Cruz Island (California).

What does the Island Scrub Jay eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Island Scrub Jay in?

It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
86 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
140 mm
Tail
154 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
46 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Santa Cruz Island (California)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Crows, Jays Corvidae
Genus
Aphelocoma

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Island Scrub Jay

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