Steller's Jay mimicking a Red-tailed Hawk

[Randy]

I was washing my car this afternoon when suddenly I heard a Red-tailed Hawk above me in the tree. It didn't take long to realize it was a Steller's Jay. Here's an audio clip if anyone is interested:

macaulaylibrary.org/asset/616178356

Out of curiosity I uploaded to Merlin and it was fooled, calling it a Red-tailed Hawk.

[Gord]

I've heard them do that too. Good reminder to double check Merlin's suggestions too always! Starlings love to do Red-winged Blackbird and Killdeer too.