The California Scrub-Jay is a long-tailed, crested-less blue jay of California's oak scrub and suburbs, known for its complex social intelligence and ability to cache thousands of acorns annually. Studies show it can plan for the future and keep track of what it has hidden, where, and for how long. It actively moves cached items when it suspects it was observed by a competitor.
Habitat
Oak woodlands, scrub, parks, and suburban areas
Diet
Acorns, insects, small vertebrates, and fruit
How common
Common
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