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Scientists recently confirmed the existence of the first known blue jay–green jay hybrid, discovered near San Antonio

The hybrid male shows traits from both species: blue feathers, black face markings, and mixed vocalizations

Researchers say climate change is pushing species into overlapping ranges, increasing hybridization risks

Scientists have discovered a new hybrid between a blue jay and a green jay, which may serve as an early indicator of how climate change affects avian intermingling.

According to a research journal published this month by Ecology and Evolution , biologists at the University of Texas at Austin determined the bird was a hybrid after studying the animal first spotted by a homeowner in Bexar County, near San Antonio. The homeowner shared the find

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