Black-throated Jay
NameBlack-throated Jay
Common NameBlack-throated Jay
Scientific NameCyanolyca pumilo
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is a rich, deep purplish-blue over most of the body. The face and throat are velvety black, sharply delineated by a narrow, bright white supercilium that extends from above the eye to the nape. The bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, chattering, and squeaky notes. It often produces a distinctive 'churr-churr' or 'squawk' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico (Chiapas) and northern Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesDeep purplish-blue plumage, Velvety black face and throat, Narrow white supercilium, Small size for a jay, Black bill and legs
Description
The Black-throated Jay is a small, striking corvid with deep purplish-blue plumage and a contrasting black face and throat. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests.
