Island Scrub-Jay © Colin Woolley
By Meghan Bartels
Conservationists often worry about species that have very small home ranges, like an island, because one event can easily affect the entire area. The island scrub-jay is a perfect example of this type of species—in fact, it's the only bird in the continental U.S. whose habitat is limited to a single island—and scientists want to make sure the bird has a long and healthy future.
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