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California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Aphelocoma

About

The California scrub jay (Aphelocoma californica), is a species of scrub jay native to western North America. It ranges from southern British Columbia throughout California west of the Sierra Nevada. The California scrub jay was once lumped with the island scrub jay, and Woodhouse's scrub jay, collectively called the western scrub jay. The group was also lumped with the Florida scrub jay; the taxon was then called, simply, the scrub jay. The California scrub jay is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Scrub-Jay?
The scientific name of California Scrub-Jay is Aphelocoma californica.
What kingdom does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the class Aves.
What order does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the family Corvidae.
What genus does California Scrub-Jay belong to?
California Scrub-Jay belongs to the genus Aphelocoma.