About the Tufted Jay
The tufted jay, also known as the painted jay and Dickey's jay, is a species of bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the Mexican states of Sinaloa, Durango, and Nayarit. A distinctive large jay, it has a prominent dark crest on its head; purplish blue back, wings, and face; a white spot above the eye and on the cheek; white undersides; and a partially white tail. Its typical call is a quick, four-note vocalization.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax dickeyi |
| Species Codes | tufjay1, TUJA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tufted Jay belong to?
The Tufted Jay (Cyanocorax dickeyi) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tufted Jay?
The Tufted Jay is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tufted Jay?
The tufted jay, also known as the painted jay and Dickey's jay, is a species of bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the Mexican states of Sinaloa, Durango, and Nayarit. A distinctive large jay, it has a prominent dark crest on its head; p...
Where can I report a Tufted Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Tufted Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tufjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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