Life History . 2011). Florida Scrub is one of the most interesting and one of the most endangered natural plant communities in the United States. Doesn't he (she?) By 1993, Florida Scrub-jay populations had declined an estimated 90%, to about 10,000 individuals. Because of this, it is heavily sought by birders who ... British Museum of Natural History. 2011). Doesn't he (she?) These would be separated by the Great Basin, with the Pacific coastal lineage (California Scrub-Jay) and the Island Scrub-Jay, as well as the inland lineage (Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay), with the Florida Scrub-Jay being a sister species. The round-headed, blue and gray Florida Scrub-Jay is the only bird species that lives exclusively in Florida, where it occurs in patches of low-growing scrub oak in sandy soils. Visit a vanishing natural treasure. Jay Watchers and Florida Scrub-Jay . The Western Scrub-Jay is now made up of three species. The Florida Scrub-Jay was classified as a Threatened species by the state in 1975, and by the federal government in 1987, but these designations have failed to halt the population decline. The diet of the Florida scrub-jay primarily consists of insects, frogs, toads, lizards, mice, bird eggs, and acorns. We train and support volunteers to conduct scientific surveys that measure annual nesting success and count the total number of Florida Scrub-Jays at more than 46 sites in 19 counties. It is the only species of bird endemic to the U.S. state of Florida and one of only 15 species endemic to the continental United States. As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Florida Museum is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. More Info It's a Florida Scrub Jay that was raised in captivity. Florida scrub-jays also have a gray back and underparts, along with a blue head, tail, and wings (C. Faulhaber pers comm. The Florida scrub-jay is a relict species of fire- dominated oak scrub habitat that occurs on well-drained sandy soils in peninsular Florida. In June 2006, five dedicated volunteers set out for the first time to participate in the state's annual Jay Watch Program at North Peninsula State Park. As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Florida Museum is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. She is a Florida Master Naturalist and a Certified Interpretive Guide, giving nature walks and talks in several Sarasota and Charlotte County Parks during season. Life History . The diet of the Florida scrub-jay primarily consists of insects, frogs, toads, lizards, mice, bird eggs, and acorns. look like Yoda? It is home to dozens of plant and animal species that occur nowhere else in the world. On February 4, 2011, we presented a talk at the Florida Scrub-Jay Festival in Oscar Scherer State Park in Venice, showcasing hikes around Florida where you are most likely to see Florida Scrub …