Green Jay
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NameGreen Jay
Common NameGreen Jay
Scientific NameCyanocorax yncas
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)36.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)88
Plumage DetailsThe Green Jay features a bright green back, wings, and tail, with vivid yellow underparts and outer tail feathers. Its head is adorned with a deep blue crown and nape, a black face, throat, and chest patch, and a distinctive white patch above the eye and on the sides of the neck. The eyes are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are highly varied, including harsh, raspy 'raaaah' or 'kaaaah' calls, often given in alarm or territorial displays. They also produce softer chattering, whistles, and are known to mimic other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, scrub, forest edge
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Texas through Mexico and Central America, extending into northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresvibrant green and yellow body, blue crown, black face and throat patch, bright yellow eyes, white patch above eye
Description
A strikingly colorful medium-sized jay, known for its vibrant green and yellow plumage contrasted with a blue crown and black face. These intelligent birds are often found in social groups, foraging for a varied diet in subtropical and tropical woodlands.
