About the Curl-crested Jay
The curl-crested jay is a species of jay native to South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax cristatellus |
| Species Codes | cucjay1, CCJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Curl-crested Jay belong to?
The Curl-crested Jay (Cyanocorax cristatellus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Curl-crested Jay?
The curl-crested jay is a species of jay native to South America....
Where can I report a Curl-crested Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Curl-crested Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cucjay1, 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
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