Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Pinyon Jay

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Pinyon Jay range

Pinyon Jay

Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus - Short-tailed, crow-like in flight and habits; common in arid regions. Nests in pinyon pines and junipers; is often seen on the ground around sagebrush. In winter huge flocks wander erratically to farmlands. Has a high mewing call in flight; when perched, a queh queh queh.

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