Unidentified passerine

TexasCobra · Post by **TexasCobra** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 5:00 pm

I am fairly competent at identifying the usual avian visitors to my backyard. This one has me stumped.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124304610 ... ed-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124304610 ... ed-public/

Post by **Greyhawk** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 5:45 pm

Woodhouse's Scrub-jay?

TexasCobra · Post by **TexasCobra** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:10 pm

That is one possible identification. I will keep it in mind. I often see the Woodhouse's Scrub Jay in my backyard during the summer months. This would be an unusually early arrival for that species. On the other hand, this year's February weather (although variable) has been unusually warm and I have spent more hours on the balcony than is my custom.

Kansabirdguy · Post by **Kansabirdguy** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:42 pm

They are year round residents for their entire range I believe

Post by **Greyhawk** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:25 pm

Kansabirdguy wrote: Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:42 pm They are year round residents for their entire range I believe

Do you agree that is what it looks like, or have another idea?

Kansabirdguy · Post by **Kansabirdguy** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:46 pm

Totally agree

Post by **Kevin** » Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:32 pm

Definitely

TexasCobra · Post by **TexasCobra** » Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:27 am

Another pic from later in the day and taken from a shorter distance provides more detail.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124304610 ... ted-public

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