jay

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Rep. Monique Miller, a Republican representing the Space Coast district, took issue with the scrub jay, not the flamingo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In contrast, larger birds such as the Toco toucan or the Curl-crested jay disperse the seeds of trees with a higher carbon storage potential.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

In downtown Perry, Iowa, on Friday, residents wore blue to support each other, reflecting the school district’s mascot, the blue jay.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Outside, a blue jay perches on the edge of a branch.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson