First Known Wild 'grue Jay' Hybrid Spotted in Texas
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A rare hybrid of a blue jay and a green jay, jokingly referred to as a 'grue jay', has been spotted in Texas, sparking humorous comments about its name and fictional references.
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ratelimitsteve
4 months ago
This is how I find out they rejected my proposal to call it a bleen jay?
acheron
4 months ago
Known for hiding in the dark and eating adventurers.
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