About the Turkestan Ground-Jay
The Turkestan ground jay, grey ground jay or Pander's ground-jay is a species of bird in the crow and jay family, Corvidae. It is found in central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. More specifically, they tend to be found in Astragalus, Calligonum and southern Salsola vegetation zones. It is closely related to the Iranian ground jay. Its natural habitat is sandy desert with low shrub cover. It also forages around human settlements and roads.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Podoces panderi |
| Species Codes | tugjay1, TGJA, TUGJ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turkestan Ground-Jay belong to?
The Turkestan Ground-Jay (Podoces panderi) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Turkestan Ground-Jay?
The Turkestan ground jay, grey ground jay or Pander's ground-jay is a species of bird in the crow and jay family, Corvidae. It is found in central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. More specifically, they tend to be found in Astragalus, Calligonum and southern Salsola vege...
Where can I report a Turkestan Ground-Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Turkestan Ground-Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tugjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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