Transvolcanic Jay
A species of Scrub Jays Scientific name : Aphelocoma ultramarina Genus : Scrub Jays
Transvolcanic Jay, A species of Scrub Jays
Botanical name: Aphelocoma ultramarina
Genus: Scrub Jays
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Description
The Transvolcanic jay (Aphelocoma ultramarina) is a medium-large (~120 g) passerine bird similar in size to most other jays, with a blue head, blue-gray mantle, blue wings and tail, gray breast and underparts. The sexes are morphologically similar, and juveniles differ only in having less blue coloration. The iris is brown and legs are black. It is most readily distinguished by the plain (unstreaked) throat and breast, and the mantle contrasting less with the head and wings. 
Size
32 cm
Life Expectancy
19-25 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Transvolcanic Jay's diet includes seeds from pines and oaks, fruits, nectar, various invertebrates, and occasionally small vertebrates like lizards, birds, and mammals. It forages both in trees and on the ground, displaying adaptable feeding behaviors tailored to food availability.
Habitat
The transvolcanic Jay predominantly resides in montane pine and pine-oak woodlands, which may feature varying abundance of oaks. These birds are adapted to high-altitude environments, typically found at elevations ranging roughly from 1,000 to 3,350 meters above sea level. The species favors regions with a prevalence of pine (Pinus) and oak (Quercus) trees, providing it with necessary resources for shelter and nourishment.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Scrub Jays Species
Transvolcanic Jay 
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