Azure-naped Jay vs Amami Jay
Cyanocorax heilprini compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Azure-naped Jay | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanocorax heilprini | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 183.0 g (6.46 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Azure-naped Jay
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
About These Birds
Azure-naped Jay
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.
Amami Jay
The Amami Jay is a vulnerable corvid weighing 125 g with a broad 34.8 cm wingspan, endemic to the Amami Islands of southern Japan. It has striking blue and chestnut plumage and inhabits subtropical broadleaf forests where it caches food.