About the Purplish Jay
The purplish jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and as a vagrant to Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax cyanomelas |
| Species Codes | purjay1, PUJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purplish Jay belong to?
The Purplish Jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purplish Jay?
The purplish jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and as a vagrant to Uruguay....
Where can I report a Purplish Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Purplish Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purjay1, 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
1,307
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