About the White-naped Jay
The white-naped jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Brazil - where it is known as the Gralha Cancã or the Cancão. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax cyanopogon |
| Species Codes | whnjay1, WNJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Jay belong to?
The White-naped Jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-naped Jay?
The white-naped jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Brazil - where it is known as the Gralha Cancã or the Cancão. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest....
Where can I report a White-naped Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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