Pinyon Jay defending his territory with an aggressive display

The male pinyon jay brings food near the nest, and the female flies to him to take back to the nest to feed the chicks. This jay is defending his food against other birds.

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Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Photo credit: © Neala McCarten / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: behavior, bird, blue, crow, displays, jay, pinyon, southwest, territory, wildlife