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Purplish-backed Jay

Cyanocorax beecheii

Taxonomy

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

About

The purplish-backed jay (Cyanocorax beecheii) is a bird of the crow family Corvidae, with purple feathers on its back, wings and tail, and black feathers elsewhere. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico where its habitat is mainly dry deciduous forest. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being a "species of least concern".

Frequently Asked Questions

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