About the White-throated Jay
The white-throated jay, also known as the Omiltemi jay, is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Cyanolyca mirabilis |
| Species Codes | whtjay1, WTJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Jay belong to?
The White-throated Jay (Cyanolyca mirabilis) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Jay?
The white-throated jay, also known as the Omiltemi jay, is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a White-throated Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtjay1, 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
7,500
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