About the Island Scrub-Jay
The island scrub jay, also known as the island jay or Santa Cruz jay, is a bird in the genus Aphelocoma, which is endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California. Of the over 500 breeding bird species in the continental U.S. and Canada, it is the only insular endemic landbird species, meaning it is restricted to a geographical island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Aphelocoma insularis |
| Species Codes | issjay, ISSJ, WSJA, ISJA |
| Conservation | imperiled |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Island Scrub-Jay belong to?
The Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Island Scrub-Jay?
The island scrub jay, also known as the island jay or Santa Cruz jay, is a bird in the genus Aphelocoma, which is endemic to Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California. Of the over 500 breeding bird species in the continental U.S. and Canada, it is the only insular endemic landbird speci...
Where can I report a Island Scrub-Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Island Scrub-Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code issjay, or on iNaturalist.
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