About the Beautiful Jay
The Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra) is a species of bird in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 136 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code beajay1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca pulchra |
| Species Codes | beajay1, BEJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beautiful Jay belong to?
The Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Beautiful Jay?
The Beautiful Jay is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Beautiful Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Beautiful Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beajay1, or on iNaturalist.