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Group Name:

Aves = Birds (Jay Family)

Habitat:

Conifer & pine-oak forests, sea level to mts.

Traits:

1. Dark blue-black color all over. There may be some black "checker"markings on tail and wings.

2. Only western jay with a crest on its head.

3. High intelligence.

4. Loud nagging voice.

5. One foot long.

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