Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus |
| Codes | pinjay, PIJA |
Identification
The Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a member of the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Family: Crows, Jays, and Magpies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: pinjay