Azure Jay
Cyanocorax coeruleus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cyanocorax-coeruleus"></birdfyi-bird>The Azure Jay (Cyanocorax coeruleus) is a bird species in the family Corvidae (crows, jays & magpies), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 272 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Azure Jay is a Near Threatened corvid endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and Argentina, weighing about 272g with a wingspan of 39.1cm. It is one of the largest and most striking blue jays, with uniformly vivid azure plumage. It lives in small social groups and feeds on fruit, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.1 cm | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 272.0 g | 9.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-21 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Cyanocorax |
| Species | Cyanocorax coeruleus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Corvidae family