Black-headed Jay vs Amami Jay
Garrulus lanceolatus compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Jay | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Garrulus lanceolatus | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 94.75 g (3.34 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Jay
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
About These Birds
Black-headed Jay
The Black-headed Jay is a medium-sized, boldly patterned jay with a black head and face, gray body, and bright blue-and-white wing markings. It inhabits coniferous and mixed forests of the Himalayas from northern Pakistan through India to Bhutan, typically at elevations between 1,500 and 3,500 meters. It feeds on acorns, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates, and is known to cache food for winter.
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.