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Yucatan Jay

Cyanocorax yucatanicus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Yucatan jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and their allies. It is native to the Yucatán Peninsula where its habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, plantations and cleared areas at altitudes up to 250 m (820 ft). Adults are about 30 cm (12 in) long, black, with blue wings, mantle, and tail, black bills, yellow eye rings and legs. Immature birds have yellow bills. This is a common species of...

Frequently Asked Questions

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