Green Jay

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: South Texas.
Diet: Insects, fruit.
Best time to spot: Rio Grande Valley specialty.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Green Jay sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the crows, jays, and magpies family.

Recent US sightings

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