Unusual Bird: Steller’s Jay with crossed bills

Photo taken December 18, 2020 in Lake Oswego, Oregon while doing my Project Feeder Watch count. Upon close inspection of photo on my computer I noticed that this Steller’s Jay’s bills were slightly crossed at the tips, indicating that it has Avian Keratin Disorder.

Submitter: Pat Crane

Place: Lake Oswego, OR, USA

Submission Date: January 8, 2021

Species:

Categories: Deformed bill

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Jeff Segers on September 26th, 2022 - 12:15pm

I have a Stellers Jay that has really crossed beak coming to my feeder. One out of about 6 that visit daily.

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Witness on June 24th, 2024 - 3:25am

I also have a Steller’s that I’ve known for a few years. She has a crossed beak.

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