About the Bushy-crested Jay
The bushy-crested jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Central America, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. There are two subspecies, C. m. melanocyaneus which is found in Guatemala and southern El Salvador, and C. m. chavezi from Honduras and northeastern Nicaragua.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax melanocyaneus |
| Species Codes | bucjay1, BCRJ, BCJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bushy-crested Jay belong to?
The Bushy-crested Jay (Cyanocorax melanocyaneus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bushy-crested Jay?
The bushy-crested jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Central America, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. There are two subspecies, C. m. melanocyaneus which is found in Guatemala and southern E...
Where can I report a Bushy-crested Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Bushy-crested Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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