Rare 'Grue Jay' Hybrid Spotted in Texas Backyard
TL;DR
A rare hybrid bird called the 'grue jay', resulting from a blue jay and a green jay mating, has been discovered in Texas, highlighting how climate change is expanding the ranges of these species and leading to new hybridizations, which may become more common as global temperatures continue to rise.
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