About the Green Jay
The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) is a species of bird in the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 136 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grnjay when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax yncas |
| Species Codes | grnjay, GRJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Jay belong to?
The Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green Jay?
The Green Jay is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Green Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnjay, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
(c) Andrej Chudý, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
14,077
iNat Observations
Spotted a Green Jay?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!