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Cyanocitta
stelleri is the scientific name for the more commonly known
bird, the Steller’s Jay. The Steller’s Jay was named after the
German zoologist who discovered it in the northern Pacific
coastal area in 1740. Cyanocitta means blue jay and stelleri
comes from the man who discovered it, George W. Steller
(CAC 2013). Steller’s Jay is a
relativel
y large songbird that has a distinct blue body. They
are usually 11inches with a wingspan around 17 inches (Greene,
et al. 1998). Steller’s Jay is found anywhere from Alaska
along the Rocky Mountains and all the
way down to Nicaragua (ADW 2001). This species has
16 different subspecies that vary slightly in color and size.
These birds are known to be very social and
interact with other birds in some
interesting ways. They are well known for their ability to
mimic other birds and even other
species (AAB 2005). To find out more about the Steller’s
Jay you can explore our website.
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