About the Azure-hooded Jay
The azure-hooded jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Middle America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species is known to have four subspecies. It is 11 to 12 inches in length and is dark blue with a black head and upper chest. The back of the head and neck are sky blue with a white border.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca cucullata |
| Species Codes | azhjay1, AHJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Azure-hooded Jay belong to?
The Azure-hooded Jay (Cyanolyca cucullata) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Azure-hooded Jay?
The azure-hooded jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Middle America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species is known to have four subspecies. It is 11 to 12 inches in length and is dark blue with a black head and upper chest. The...
Where can I report a Azure-hooded Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Azure-hooded Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code azhjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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