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with the exception of the sides and lower belly 

 are bright yellow, adorned on the breast by a 

 large black crescent. Sides and lower belly 

 white, streaked with black. 



Field-marks: When on the wing, the white 

 outer tail feathers; when perched, the yellow 

 breast with black crescent. 



Size and Shape: Length, n.8 inches. Very 

 thickly built and with a long bill and short tail. 



Song: A clear and penetrating call; very 

 sweet but high-pitched. 



Seasonal Abundance : Rarer in winter. 



Remarks: This species' favorite post when 

 not on the ground where it nests, is the top of 

 some tall tree, from which it pours forth its 

 call. It is often seen in flocks. 



8. BLUE JAY 



Haunts: Woods, or even cultivated land, 

 provided that it contains many large trees. 



Description: Bright blue above, including 

 a raised crest. White markings on the outer 

 tail feathers and on the wings. Under parts 

 white, the breast marked with a large black 

 crescent. 



Field-marks : Crest. 



Size and Shape: Length, 11.7 inches. Tail 

 long. 



Call: A screaming "jay! jay!" is its most 

 common note. 



Seasonal Abundance: Equally common 

 thruout the year, tho seen more in winter and 

 during migration. 



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