Brown Jay (us-RGV)
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Regional Information
Range, Abundance, and Seasonal Variations
Can be seen at feeders at the DeWinds in Chapeno. Also at Salineno (2/2007).
Directions and Maps
See Chapeno for more information.
General Information
Size
Length: ??cm (??in), Wingspan: ??cm (??in)
Field Marks
Sturdy, dark bill, dark brown head and upperparts, whitish belly and undertail coverts, long, dark tail Juvenile: Yellow bill.
Similar species
None
Sounds
The Brown Jay Is a noisy bird who uses his harsh scream to warn of approching danger.
Feeding & Behavior
Readily comes to feeders where it will eat just about anything including meat, dead mice or live ones, tortillas, chicken scrach, dog food, and especially oranges.
Habitat & Nesting
Range
United States range restricted to southern Texas.
Resources
