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Azure-naped Jay
Cyanocorax heilprini
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Least Concern
Wingspan
32.6 cm
Weight
183.0 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Azure-naped Jay is a corvid found in the forest edges and gallery forests of Venezuela and Colombia, weighing about 183g with a wingspan of 32.6cm. It has a distinctive pale azure nape contrasting with darker upperparts. It is a social, noisy species that forages in groups for fruit, insects, and small animals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 183.0 g | 6.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC,PL.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Cyanocorax |
| Species | Cyanocorax heilprini |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azure-naped Jay endangered?
The Azure-naped Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure-naped Jay nest?
Nest type: HC,PL.
How big is the Azure-naped Jay?
The Azure-naped Jay has a wingspan of 32.6 cm, weight of 183.0 g.
What order and family does the Azure-naped Jay belong to?
The Azure-naped Jay (Cyanocorax heilprini) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.
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