About the Xinjiang Ground-Jay
The Xinjiang ground jay or Biddulph's ground jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Xinjiang, China. It is not larger than an adult human's hand and has a brownish white coat of feathers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Podoces biddulphi |
| Species Codes | xigjay1, XIGJ, XGJA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Xinjiang Ground-Jay belong to?
The Xinjiang Ground-Jay (Podoces biddulphi) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Xinjiang Ground-Jay?
The Xinjiang Ground-Jay is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Xinjiang Ground-Jay?
The Xinjiang ground jay or Biddulph's ground jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Xinjiang, China. It is not larger than an adult human's hand and has a brownish white coat of feathers....
Where can I report a Xinjiang Ground-Jay sighting?
You can log sightings of Xinjiang Ground-Jay on eBird (ebird.org) using species code xigjay1, or on iNaturalist.
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