About the Crested Jayshrike
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay, formerly known as the crested jay, is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Platylophus and the family Platylophidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crested Jayshrike (Platylophidae) |
| Species | Platylophus galericulatus |
| Species Codes | crejay1, CRJA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Jayshrike belong to?
The Crested Jayshrike (Platylophus galericulatus) belongs to the Crested Jayshrike family (Platylophidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crested Jayshrike?
The Crested Jayshrike is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crested Jayshrike?
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay, formerly known as the crested jay, is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Platylophus and the family Platylophidae....
Where can I report a Crested Jayshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Jayshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crejay1, or on iNaturalist.
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