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IMG_5732

Western scrub jay (Aphelocoma californica) taking a nestling song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) out of its nest.

About this image

Identification: Aphelocoma californica (western scrub jay); Melospiza melodia (song sparrow)
Date Taken: April 29, 2008
Location: Escondido, San Diego County, California
Contributors: Beth Lauder
photographer copyright holder
Subjects: Subject Live Animal; Type Photo; Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Behaviors feeding behaviors capturing/manipulating prey

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