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FLORIDA JAY. 
479. Aphelocoma cyanea. 11% inches. 
This Jay is locally distributed chiefly in the southern 
parts of Florida, being found principally in scrub oaks. 
Like the Blue Jay, their food consists of animal matter 
and some seeds, berries and acorns. ‘lheir habits are 
very similar to those of the northern bird and their calls 
resemble those of our bird, too. They are rather slow in 
flight and pass a great deal of their time upon the 
ground. 
Notes.—A “jay,” “jay,” similar to that of the Blue 
Jay, and a great variety of other calls. 
Nest.—In the latter part of March and in April they 
build their flat nests of twigs, usually in bushes or serub 
oaks, and lay three or four greenish-blue eggs, with 
brown spots; size 1.05 x .80. 
Range.—Middle and southern portions of Florida, 
chiefly along the coasts. 
