Arizona's WildLife

Woodhouse’s scrub jay is a medium-sized, blue-gray bird native to Arizona, commonly found along forest edges, ponderosa pine forests, and oak woodlands. Highly social and vocal, these jays are known for their noisy calls, intelligence, and complex social interactions, often observed in family groups or small flocks. They are omnivorous, feeding on seeds, nuts, insects, berries, and occasionally small vertebrates, and are important for seed dispersal in their habitats. With their striking coloration, lively behavior, and ecological role, Woodhouse’s scrub jays are a familiar and engaging presence in Arizona’s forests.