Crows & Jays

3 species

All groups

American Crow

American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos

LargeAbundant

Among the most intelligent animals you will meet on the trail, and the one most
often dismissed as background.

Year-round Everywhere — trails, lawns, parking lots, treetops Its call is recorded in the field guide
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California Scrub-Jay

California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica

MediumCommon

The blue jay without a crest — bold, loud, and deeply invested in hiding things.

Year-round Oaks, suburban gardens, open woodland edge Its call is recorded in the field guide
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Steller's Jay

Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri

MediumCommon

The only crested jay in the West, and the loudest opinion in the woods.

Year-round Conifers, woodland edge, picnic tables Its call is recorded in the field guide
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