Black-collared Jay vs Amami Jay
Cyanolyca armillata compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Jay | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanolyca armillata | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 168.33333333333334 g (5.94 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Jay
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
About These Birds
Black-collared Jay
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.
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.