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Green Jay

Cyanocorax yncas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Cyanocorax

About

The green jay (Cyanocorax yncas) is a bird species of the New World jays, and is found in both North and South America. Adults are about 27 cm (11 in) long and variable in colour across their range; they usually have blue and black heads, green wings and mantle, bluish-green tails, black bills, yellow or brown eye rings, and dark legs. The basic diet consists of arthropods, vertebrates, seeds, and fruit. The nest is usually built in a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Jay?
The scientific name of Green Jay is Cyanocorax yncas.
What is the conservation status of Green Jay?
The Green Jay has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the family Corvidae.
What genus does Green Jay belong to?
Green Jay belongs to the genus Cyanocorax.