. Birds of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks . Birds; Birds. GRAY JAY (Perisoreus canadensis) The gray jay's long association with campers and outdoorsmen has pro- vided the bird with a host of descriptive nicknames including "camp robber," "moose bird," "whisky jack," and "meat ; Campers, picnick- ers and backcountry travelers in Yellowstone and Grand Teton are bound, sooner or later, to strike up an acquaintance with this likeable bird. Because of its loose, fluffy plumage it can fly almost noiselessly and it often glides into camp comple
. Birds of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks . Birds; Birds. GRAY JAY (Perisoreus canadensis) The gray jay's long association with campers and outdoorsmen has pro- vided the bird with a host of descriptive nicknames including "camp robber," "moose bird," "whisky jack," and "meat ; Campers, picnick- ers and backcountry travelers in Yellowstone and Grand Teton are bound, sooner or later, to strike up an acquaintance with this likeable bird. Because of its loose, fluffy plumage it can fly almost noiselessly and it often glides into camp completely unnoticed. A soft whistled note may announce the arrival of a second jay. After surveying the camp and picking up any loose food morsels, the jays drift from the camp as noiselessly as they arrived. In addition to the food they scavenge from campers, and picnickers, the jay's diet fare includes berries and fruits, insects, the eggs and nestlings of other birds, and carrion. In keeping with its general character the jay's vocal repertoire is rich and varied, consisting of a great variety of squawks, screams and whistles. Cray jays are common in both Yellowstone and Grand Black-billed Magpie Joe Van Wormer COMMON RAVEN (Corvus corax) Ravens are intelligent, wary, adaptable birds. One of the first birds men- tioned in early history and mythology, the raven was mentioned in the Biblical account of Noah's Ark and was honored as the hero-bird of the Cherokee Indians. The raven is distinguished from its cousin, the crow, which is rare in Yellowstone and Grand Teton, by its larger size, stouter bill, wedge-shaped tail, and coarser voice. The raven's diet includes small rodents and young rabbits, insects, worms, nestling birds, bird eggs, snakes, frogs, and carrion including dead elk, deer, and bison. Ravens are excellent fliers, performing a variety of flight maneuvers, including acrobatic feats and spectacular dives. Ravens are common breeding birds in both Yellow- stone
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