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Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Taxonomy

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

About

The Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a jay native to western North America, closely related to the blue jay found in the rest of the continent, but with a black head and upper body. It is also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Steller's Jay?
The scientific name of Steller's Jay is Cyanocitta stelleri.
What kingdom does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the family Corvidae.
What genus does Steller's Jay belong to?
Steller's Jay belongs to the genus Cyanocitta.