British Columbia is home to an abundance of wildlife, from towering grizzly bears to elusive coastal wolves. Among its diverse avian species, one bird stands out as a provincial icon – the Steller’s jay (Cyanocitta stelleri). Recognizable by its vibrant blue and black plumage and its bold, inquisitive nature, this bird was officially designated as British Columbia’s provincial bird in 1987. But how did the Steller’s jay earn this distinction, and what makes it such a fitting representative of Canada’s […]

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