Tufted Jay
NameTufted Jay
Common NameTufted Jay
Scientific NameCyanocorax dickeyi
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent shaggy black crest, a white face with bright yellow eyes, and a broad black bib extending from the chin to the upper breast. The underparts are pure white, while the back, wings, and tail are glossy blue-black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, chattering, and ringing calls, typical of jays. They can also produce metallic or raucous notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico, primarily found in southern Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Durango.
Identifying FeaturesProminent shaggy black crest, White face with bright yellow eyes, Broad black bib, White underparts, Glossy blue-black upperparts
Description
The Tufted Jay is a striking medium-sized jay characterized by its prominent shaggy black crest and bright yellow eyes. It is a social bird, often found in small groups foraging in the canopy of montane forests.
