About the Beautiful Jay
The beautiful jay is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae. It is closely related to the azure-hooded jay, and the two species are considered sister species. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. The specific name for the beautiful jay, pulchra, is Latin for "beautiful".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca pulchra |
| Species Codes | beajay1, BEJA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beautiful Jay belong to?
The Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Beautiful Jay?
The Beautiful Jay is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Beautiful Jay?
The beautiful jay is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae. It is closely related to the azure-hooded jay, and the two species are considered sister species. The species is monotypic, having no subspecies. The specific name for the beautiful jay, pulchra, is Latin for \"beautiful\"....
Where can I report a Beautiful Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Beautiful Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beajay1, or on iNaturalist.
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