Green Jay

Cyanocorax yncas · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
grnjay, GRJA

About the Green Jay

The green jay is a species of New World jay, found in southern Texas, Mexico, and northern Central America. Adults are about 27 cm (11 in) long and are variable in color across their range; they usually have blue and black heads, green wings and mantle, bluish-green tails, black bills, yellow or brown eye rings, and dark legs. The basic diet consists of arthropods, vertebrates, seeds, and fruit. The nest is usually built in a thorny bush; the female incubates the clutch of three to five eggs. This is a common species of jay with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
SpeciesCyanocorax yncas
Species Codesgrnjay, GRJA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Green Jay belong to?

The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Green Jay?

The green jay is a species of New World jay, found in southern Texas, Mexico, and northern Central America. Adults are about 27 cm (11 in) long and are variable in color across their range; they usually have blue and black heads, green wings and mantle, bluish-green tails, black bills, yellow or bro...

Where can I report a Green Jay sighting?

You can log sightings of Green Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnjay, or on iNaturalist.