Black-collared Jay vs Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Cyanolyca armillata compared with Temnurus temnurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Jay | Ratchet-tailed Treepie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanolyca armillata | Temnurus temnurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) | 26.3 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 168.33333333333334 g (5.94 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Jay
Least Concern
Ratchet-tailed Treepie
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.