Brown Jay
NameBrown Jay
Common NameBrown Jay
Scientific NamePsilorhinus morio
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsAdult Brown Jays have a dark brown head, neck, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with pale yellowish-white underparts. The tail is dark brown with prominent white outer tail feathers, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, raucous, and often nasal calls, such as 'chick-WHEER' or 'kweer-kweer' notes, along with squawks and chattering sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Texas (rarely) and eastern Mexico south through Central America to western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Dark brown upperparts with pale yellowish-white underparts, Dark bill (in adults), White outer tail feathers, Often seen in noisy, social flocks
Description
The Brown Jay is a large, social corvid known for its distinctive two-toned plumage. These noisy birds are often found in flocks, foraging for a wide variety of food items in their Central American habitats.
