I'd like to thank @Mellow Ezlo for introducing me to this bird known as the Steller's Jay. It has become my favorite "local bird," (though not as common in my immediate area) if you will. My favorite exotic birds are the male Resplendent Quetzal, the peacock, and various genera of Birds-of-paradise.
So what about you? What's your favorite bird?
So what about you? What's your favorite bird?