Reservoir Identified!
The reservoir has been identified as Aphelocoma californica, better known as the Western Scrub Jay.
Aphelocoma californica's interaction
Humans often provide food for western scrub jays, especially during the winter months when less food becomes available. Aphelocoma californica is also a common siting for fellow bird watchers in the western United States. These birds have also been researched to develop a better understanding of their role in their habitats.
As far as interaction with other animal species they are know to feed on rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and the eggs and young of other bird species. Aphelocoma californica is also know prey to raccoons, long-tailed weasels, western spotted skunks, striped skunks, western gray squirrels, fox squirrels, and snake species. Common avian predators include American crows, Cooper hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and prairie falcons.
As far as interaction with other animal species they are know to feed on rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and the eggs and young of other bird species. Aphelocoma californica is also know prey to raccoons, long-tailed weasels, western spotted skunks, striped skunks, western gray squirrels, fox squirrels, and snake species. Common avian predators include American crows, Cooper hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and prairie falcons.
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Evidence of Western Scrub Jay as Reservoir
The western scrub jay was identified as the vector based on its geographical distribution, news reports by the International Society for Infectious Diseases, and the CDC Unknown Infectious Disease Patient Medical History and Full Background for Kathryn Klein (patient zero).
Geographical Distribution of Aphelocoma californica
Aphelocoma californica is commonly known as the western scrub jay. This Avian species can be found in western North America. They can be seen as far north as northern Oregon and as far south as southern Mexico. Their geographical range is from central Texas to the Pacific coast of the United States. The Western scrub jay usually only migrates small distances to lowland areas during winter months. Western scrub jays have been expanding their range northward and eastward since the 1970s. This expansion is most likely due to increased residential development and feeding by humans, and will probably continue.
International Society for Infectious Diseases - News Report
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CDC Unknown Infectious Disease Patient Medical History and Full Background for Kathryn Klein
Literature Review
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Peak time of the year for Aphelocoma californica
Aphelocoma californica do not migrate, therefore, it is common to regularly see them all year round in their geographic loctation.