About the Cayenne Jay
The Cayenne jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax cayanus |
| Species Codes | cayjay1, CAJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cayenne Jay belong to?
The Cayenne Jay (Cyanocorax cayanus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cayenne Jay?
The Cayenne jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Cayenne Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Cayenne Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cayjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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