Palawan Crow vs Beautiful Jay

Corvus pusillus compared with Cyanolyca pulchra

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Palawan Crow Beautiful Jay
Scientific Name Corvus pusillus Cyanolyca pulchra
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Corvidae Corvidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 26.6 cm (10.5 in)
Weight 269.5 g (9.51 oz) 97.25 g (3.43 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Palawan Crow only

None

Beautiful Jay only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Palawan Crow

Near Threatened

Beautiful Jay

About These Birds

Beautiful Jay

The Beautiful Jay is a rare, near-threatened jay restricted to the humid cloud forests of the western Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has striking brilliant blue plumage with a black mask, and is considered one of the most attractive jays. It forages in small groups in the forest canopy and midstory, feeding on insects, fruits, and small vertebrates.

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