The scrub jay and blue jay are a similar size and color, and they both have a necklace marking on their neck. So, how do you tell these very similar birds apart? There are a few subtle differences.

From the beaches to the prairies. From the towns and the cities. From the hills of Tallahassee, the people shout with glee, ...

The Steller’s jay is a bold and aggressive species frequently found scavenging in campgrounds, picnic areas, and feeding stations in the West. The bird’s flight is strong and steady ...

the American Flamingo as the state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the state songbird. Mooney, who filed a similar bill last year, could not be reached for comment. As with past attempts ...

The “chicken hawk” of colonial America, this medium-sized accipiter is a common sight at home bird feeders across the country, swooping in to nab an unwary dove or jay. Females are larger and ...

Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas also claim the mockingbird as state bird. In fact, the anti-mockingbirders point out, both the scrub jay and flamingo are native Floridians.

From the towns and the cities. From the hills of Tallahassee, the people shout with glee, “The Florida scrub jay is the new state bird!” If only this were true. The Florida scrub jay ...