About the White-tailed Jay
The white-tailed jay, also known as the moustached jay, is a species of bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. It has a black face with white spots above and below the eyes, and a small white moustachial stripe. It has a white nape, belly, and underparts. Its back and wings are greyish-blue, extending most of the way down the tail. The rectrices and tail tip are white. It has several calls, the most common being described as "cha-cha-cha-cha".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanocorax mystacalis |
| Species Codes | whtjay2, WTJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Jay belong to?
The White-tailed Jay (Cyanocorax mystacalis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Jay?
The white-tailed jay, also known as the moustached jay, is a species of bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. It has a black face with white spots above and below the eyes, and a small white moustachial stripe. It has a white nape, belly, and underparts. Its back and win...
Where can I report a White-tailed Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtjay2, or on iNaturalist.
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