About the Violaceous Jay
The violaceous jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly Guyana.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax violaceus |
| Species Codes | viojay1, VIJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violaceous Jay belong to?
The Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Violaceous Jay?
The violaceous jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly Guyana....
Where can I report a Violaceous Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Violaceous Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viojay1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Crows, Jays, and Magpies 136 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
136
Species in Family
1,448
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