Black-headed Jay vs Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Garrulus lanceolatus compared with Temnurus temnurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Jay | Ratchet-tailed Treepie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Garrulus lanceolatus | Temnurus temnurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) | 26.3 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 94.75 g (3.34 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Jay
Least Concern
Ratchet-tailed Treepie
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.