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Florida Scrub-Jay:

Another distinguishing thing about this bird is it's lack of fear (some even say gregariousness) with man. While other wild birds will retreat, the scrub jay often comes forward to defend it's territory and, sensing no threat, will still stay (out of curiosity)? Biologists and even some homeowners, will train them to come to an outstretched hand for peanuts without much trouble.