About the Black-headed Jay
The black-headed jay or lanceolated jay is a species of passerine bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is found in open wooded country across the Himalayas and into eastern Afghanistan. A relatively large songbird, it has a largely grey body with a black head, an untidy crest, white streaks on the throat, and a pale bill. It is roughly the same size as its close relative the Eurasian jay, but a little more slender overall.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Garrulus lanceolatus |
| Species Codes | blhjay1, BHJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Jay belong to?
The Black-headed Jay (Garrulus lanceolatus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Jay?
The black-headed jay or lanceolated jay is a species of passerine bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is found in open wooded country across the Himalayas and into eastern Afghanistan. A relatively large songbird, it has a largely grey body with a black head, an untidy crest, white streaks on the t...
Where can I report a Black-headed Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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