Pinyon jay

The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a species of jay, and is the only member of the genusGymnorhinus. Native to Western North America, the species ranges from central Oregon to northern Baja California, and eastward as far as western Oklahoma, though wanderers are often sighted beyond this range. It is typically found within foothills, especially where pinyon pines (Pinus edulis and Pinus monophylla) occur.