White-throated Jay
NameWhite-throated Jay
Common NameWhite-throated Jay
Scientific NameCyanolyca mirabilis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark blue, appearing almost black on the head and upperparts, with a slightly lighter, more turquoise-blue on the underparts and wings. It features a bright white throat patch, a broad black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear coverts, and a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above the black mask. The tail is dark blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, chattering calls, often described as 'churr' or 'krr-krr' sounds. They can also produce more melodic whistles and complex vocalizations.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted range within the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesDark blue plumage, Bright white throat patch, Broad black facial mask, Prominent white supercilium
Description
The White-throated Jay is a striking medium-sized jay characterized by its dark blue plumage, contrasting white throat, and a distinctive black facial mask. This species is typically found foraging in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests, often in small, active groups.
