With its yellow, blue and green feathers, this forest-nesting bird has been spotted near the Medina River.
An event for specialists
In the Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost region of the United States, several species of endemic birds survive there. Among them, the tawny blackbird, the large-billed oriole and the green jay, also known as the Rio Grande jay. Observations relating to this species, native to the Andes of South America, have however become increasingly rare.
Also, the mention of one of his recent appearances accompanied by a photograph is a real event for local specialists. Here, it was the city's parks and recreation department that published the photo on Facebook, where we can see a green jay hidden in the branches of an oak tree.
A limited breeding area
The San Antonio Park, the organization author of the post published Monday December 9, explains that it is a very pleasing discovery. “These magnificent birds are considered uncommon in Bexar County and their vibrant blue crown and green feathers are a sight to behold.”
With its yellow and green feathers and its blue head, the green jay is a real treat for the eyes… but its flamboyant colors expose it more to its predators. As stated in an article from My San Antonio, a local daily, the green jay breeds almost exclusively south of Texas.
A bird that is also found in southern America
According to a checklist drawn up by Birds of Bexar County,the green jay is an accidental species in San…Read the continued on Science et vie
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