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science3 months ago

Rare 'Grue Jay' Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas

A rare hybrid bird called the 'Grue Jay', a mix between a Blue Jay and a Green Jay, was discovered near San Antonio, highlighting rapid environmental changes and species interactions due to climate change. Genetic testing confirmed its parentage, and such hybrids are unusual given the distant relation between the parent species, which are expanding their ranges northward.

science3 months ago

Rare Green-Blue Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas Backyard

A rare hybrid bird, resulting from a green jay and a blue jay mating, was discovered in a suburb near San Antonio, Texas. Biologists suggest this hybrid may be among the first caused by climate change-driven range expansions of the species. The bird was spotted and sampled by researcher Brian Stokes, highlighting the impact of changing climate patterns on wildlife.

science3 months ago

Rare hybrid bird, a green-blue jay mix, spotted in Texas

Climate change has led to the rare hybridization of a blue jay and green jay in Texas, as warming temperatures have expanded the ranges of both species, allowing them to interbreed. Researchers from the University of Texas confirmed the hybrid through genetic analysis, highlighting how climate-driven range shifts can result in new animal hybrids.