About the Iranian Ground-Jay
The Iranian ground jay or Pleske's ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Iran where it is known as zaghbur in Persian. The species is named after Russian zoologist Theodor Pleske.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Podoces pleskei |
| Species Codes | irgjay1, IRGJ, IGJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Iranian Ground-Jay belong to?
The Iranian Ground-Jay (Podoces pleskei) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Iranian Ground-Jay?
The Iranian ground jay or Pleske's ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Iran where it is known as zaghbur in Persian. The species is named after Russian zoologist Theodor Pleske....
Where can I report a Iranian Ground-Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Iranian Ground-Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code irgjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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