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Beautiful Jay
Cyanolyca pulchra
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
26,6 cm
Peso
97,25 g
Familia
Corvidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Peso | 97,25 g | 3.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 24 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Cyanolyca |
| Especies | Cyanolyca pulchra |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Beautiful Jay endangered?
The Beautiful Jay has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Beautiful Jay nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 24 days.
How big is the Beautiful Jay?
The Beautiful Jay has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 97.25 g.
What order and family does the Beautiful Jay belong to?
The Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.
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