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Steller's Jay (NPS Photo)

Steller’s Jay

Habitat

Coniferous montane woodlands throughout the Rocky Mountains and western U.S.

Feeding

Feeds on eggs, insects, frogs, snakes, pine seeds, and fruit.

Special notes

Only crested Jay in theWestern U.S.

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