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Now that you know a little about jays in general, let's take a closer look at each of the five species that are found in Texas, starting with the blue jay. Its bright blue color, black and white markings, and head crest make this bird easy to identify, and it is one of the most striking species found in the yards, gardens, and parks of East and ...
The report below shows observations of rare birds in Texas. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.
While many types of jays are common in the U.S., there is one species that is a specialty only to southern Texas. This colorful and social jay is typically found in Mexico and parts of Central America. Let’s look at 12 facts about Green Jays, and find out about their unique characteristics. 1. Males and females look similar.
While a field guide purchased at your local bookstore or online bookseller is going to give you the best help in bird identification, here are some resources that well help you get your regional or state list started as well as distinguish between some specific types of birds.
The Brown Jay in its very limited area of occurrence in Starr County, Texas is a permanent resident. These birds are most easily seen from late November to mid-February when flocks visit feeders at Salineño, 7 km (4 mi) southeast of Falcon Dam.
The Green Jay, known locally as the Rio Grande Jay, is a brilliantly-colored, tropical species whose range extends into southernmost Texas. The Green Jay population of Central America ranges from west-central Mexico south to the highlands of Guatemala and northern Honduras.
To be included on the list of Texas birds, a species should have at least one accepted photographic record (deposited in the Texas Photo-Record File, Texas A&M University), identifiable recording (deposited in the Texas Bird Sound Library, Sam Houston State University), or museum specimen. Species accepted by
