Crows, Jays, Magpies

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Jay.JPGWestern Scrub-Jay by Giedt Hall

The crow family ([wikipedia]Corvidae) has over 100 different types of birds. Common features include an elongated beak, shortened or curled tail, and four well-developed toes. Generally considered to be intelligent birds. These birds are omnivorous.

We also see some crow migration in Davis.

Local Species

Common Name Taxonomic Classification Habitats
American Crows (Agelaius phoeniceus) throughout region
Western Scrub-Jays (Aphelocoma californica) throughout region
Yellow-Billed Magpies (Pica nuttalli) only Central Valley of California
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