Crows and jays (Corvidae)
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii. Piñon nuts, acorns, insects and fruit.
Crows and jays (Corvidae)Woodhouse's Scrub-JayAphelocoma woodhouseii
- Scientific name
- Aphelocoma woodhouseii
- Length
- 11–11.8 in
- Weight
- 2.8–3.5 oz
- Nest
- Twig cup in junipers and oaks
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2–7 eggs
- Incubation
- 15–17 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Dull blue head and wings
- Grey-brown back
- Faint, blurry breast band
Voice
Rough, rising 'shreep'.
Diet and feeding
Piñon nuts, acorns, insects and fruit.
What do Woodhouse's scrub-jays eat? · Best feeder for Woodhouse's scrub-jays
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jays by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Year-round resident | March–June |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | April–June |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Oklahoma | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Texas | Year-round resident | March–June |
| Utah | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | May–June |
Frequently asked
What do Woodhouse's scrub-jays eat?
Piñon nuts, acorns, insects and fruit. At feeders: peanuts, sunflower.
How big is a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay?
11–11.8 in long and 2.8–3.5 oz.
Do Woodhouse's scrub-jays use birdhouses?
No. Twig cup in junipers and oaks.
Sources
- Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.