Who Was Georg Steller, And Why Are These Animals Named For Him?

A raucous, and beautiful, bird of the West is the Steller's Jay. It swoops down towards backyard bird feeders, sending all the finches and juncos, and occasionally Eurasian Collared-Doves, flitting away. But who was Steller, and why is his name attached to this radiant jay?
- By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2018 2:00am