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Eurasian jay

Jays: the birds that can talk like humans

05 Aug 2015

The Cambridge Animal Alphabet series celebrates Cambridge's connections with animals through literature, art, science and society. Here, J is for Jay...

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Eurasian Jay mating pair engaged in food-sharing

Monogamous birds read partner's food desires

15 Feb 2013

Research suggests that Eurasian Jays might be able to determine aspects of the ‘internal life’ of their mate.

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Eurasian jay

Hushed hoarders and prying pilferers

05 Dec 2012

Eurasian jays change strategies to prevent others from stealing food and to improve their chances of absconding with other birds’ caches.

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