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Azure Jay

Cyanocorax coeruleus

Near Threatened
Wingspan
39.1 cm
Weight
272.0 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

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

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Azure Jay endangered?
The Azure Jay has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Azure Jay nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-21 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Azure Jay?
The Azure Jay has a wingspan of 39.1 cm, weight of 272.0 g.
What order and family does the Azure Jay belong to?
The Azure Jay (Cyanocorax coeruleus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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