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Azure-hooded Jay
Cyanolyca cucullata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
24.8 cm
Weight
96.8 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Azure-hooded Jay is a corvid found in cloud forests of Mexico and Central America, weighing about 96.8g with a wingspan of 24.8cm. It has a distinctive azure-blue hood contrasting with its dark body and is a social, vocal species. It forages in small groups for insects, fruit, and small vertebrates in montane forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 96.8 g | 3.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Cyanolyca |
| Species | Cyanolyca cucullata |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azure-hooded Jay endangered?
The Azure-hooded Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure-hooded Jay nest?
Nest type: CP,PL.
How big is the Azure-hooded Jay?
The Azure-hooded Jay has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 96.8 g.
What order and family does the Azure-hooded Jay belong to?
The Azure-hooded Jay (Cyanolyca cucullata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.
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