About the Turquoise Jay
The Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa) is a species of bird in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 136 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code turjay1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca turcosa |
| Species Codes | turjay1, TUJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise Jay belong to?
The Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Turquoise Jay?
The Turquoise Jay is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Turquoise Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code turjay1, 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
618
iNat Observations
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