Population Estimate: 3.4M, Least Concern status
Range / Habitat: Found year-round in open habitats of the American West and Mexico. Typically, though not always, in lower and drier habitats than Steller’s Jay and Mexican Jay.
Field Notes: Non-crested jay with black, blue and grey on back. Light breast broken up by a blue necklace. Mexican Jay lacks blue necklace.
Personal Notes: It took a trip to Arizona and many sightings of Steller's and Mexican Jay to finally sort out this entry!
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