Description:
The Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) has 8 racial groups (33 subspecies in total) whose characteristics vary from a streaked crown or a black crown, a white face, a reddish face, either a white forehead or not, either a white wingpatch or not, etc.
This is the Caucasus race of the Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius krynicki) which is different to the western European variety in that it has a thicker bill, a white forehead and a black crown (not streaked).
1st, 2nd & 3rd photo: Kazbegi, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, 3 May 2024
4th & 5th photo: Juta area, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, 4 May 2024