About the Dwarf Jay
The dwarf jay is the bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca nanus |
| Species Codes | dwajay1, DWJA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dwarf Jay belong to?
The Dwarf Jay (Cyanolyca nanus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dwarf Jay?
The Dwarf Jay is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dwarf Jay?
The dwarf jay is the bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Dwarf Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Dwarf Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwajay1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
89
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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