Beautiful Jay vs Amami Jay
Cyanolyca pulchra compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Jay | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanolyca pulchra | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Beautiful Jay
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.