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Beautiful Jay

Cyanolyca pulchra

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
26,6 cm
الوزن
97,25 g
الفصيلة
Corvidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Beautiful Jay is a rare, near-threatened jay restricted to the humid cloud forests of the western Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has striking brilliant blue plumage with a black mask, and is considered one of the most attractive jays. It forages in small groups in the forest canopy and midstory, feeding on insects, fruits, and small vertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 26,6 cm 10.5 in
الوزن 97,25 g 3.43 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 24 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Cyanolyca
الأنواع Cyanolyca pulchra

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Beautiful Jay endangered?
The Beautiful Jay has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Beautiful Jay nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 24 days.
How big is the Beautiful Jay?
The Beautiful Jay has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 97.25 g.
What order and family does the Beautiful Jay belong to?
The Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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