About the Florida Scrub-Jay
The Florida scrub jay is one of the species of scrub jay native to North America. It is the only species of bird endemic to the U.S. state of Florida and one of only 15 species endemic to the continental United States. Because of this, it is keenly sought by birders. It is known to have been present in Florida as a distinct species for at least 2 million years, and is possibly derived from the ancestors of Woodhouse's scrub jay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Aphelocoma coerulescens |
| Species Codes | flsjay, FLSJ, FSJA |
| Conservation | threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Florida Scrub-Jay belong to?
The Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Florida Scrub-Jay?
The Florida scrub jay is one of the species of scrub jay native to North America. It is the only species of bird endemic to the U.S. state of Florida and one of only 15 species endemic to the continental United States. Because of this, it is keenly sought by birders. It is known to have been present...
Where can I report a Florida Scrub-Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Florida Scrub-Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flsjay, or on iNaturalist.
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