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Beautiful Jay

Cyanolyca pulchra

Near Threatened
Envergure
26,6 cm
Poids
97,25 g
Famille
Corvidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 26,6 cm 10.5 in
Poids 97,25 g 3.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 24 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Cyanolyca
Espèces Cyanolyca pulchra

External Databases

Foire aux questions

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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