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Black-collared Jay
Cyanolyca armillata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.7 cm
Weight
168.33333333333334 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-collared Jay is a striking, medium-sized jay of Andean cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru, with deep blue plumage, a black head, and a distinctive narrow black collar. It inhabits the canopy and edges of humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters. It feeds on insects, berries, small vertebrates, and eggs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 168.33333333333334 g | 5.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Cyanolyca |
| Species | Cyanolyca armillata |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-collared Jay endangered?
The Black-collared Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-collared Jay?
The Black-collared Jay has a wingspan of 27.7 cm, weight of 168.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Black-collared Jay belong to?
The Black-collared Jay (Cyanolyca armillata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.
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