About the Black-throated Jay
The black-throated jay or Strickland's jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca pumilo |
| Species Codes | bltjay1, BTJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Jay belong to?
The Black-throated Jay (Cyanolyca pumilo) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Jay?
The black-throated jay or Strickland's jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras....
Where can I report a Black-throated Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltjay1, 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
3,653
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