About the Crested Jayshrike
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay, formerly known as the crested jay, is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Platylophus and the family Platylophidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crested Jayshrike (Platylophidae) |
| Species | Platylophus galericulatus |
| Species Codes | crejay1, CRJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Jayshrike belong to?
The Crested Jayshrike (Platylophus galericulatus) belongs to the Crested Jayshrike family (Platylophidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crested Jayshrike?
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay, formerly known as the crested jay, is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Platylophus and the family Platylophidae....
Where can I report a Crested Jayshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Jayshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crejay1, or on iNaturalist.
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