About the Black-chested Jay
The black-chested jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax affinis |
| Species Codes | blcjay1, BCHJ, BCJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-chested Jay belong to?
The Black-chested Jay (Cyanocorax affinis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-chested Jay?
The black-chested jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae....
Where can I report a Black-chested Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-chested Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcjay1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
2,118
iNat Observations
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