Purplish-backed Jay
A species of Typical Neotropical Jays Scientific name : Cyanocorax beecheii Genus : Typical Neotropical Jays
Purplish-backed Jay, A species of Typical Neotropical Jays
Botanical name: Cyanocorax beecheii
Genus: Typical Neotropical Jays
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Description
The purplish-backed jay is a purple and black bird with a powerful bill and a long tail. It varies in length between 35 and 41 cm (14 and 16 in) with males usually larger than females. The head, neck, upper mantle and underparts are black, and there is a small ruffled, erectile crest on the forehead. The underside of the wings and the tail are also blackish, while the remainder of the plumage is purplish-blue, being brightest on the lower part of the mantle and the rump. The bill is black and the irises and legs are yellow. 
Size
40 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Purplish-backed Jay consumes a varied diet including invertebrates, small vertebrates, fruits, and seeds, and also scavenges waste. It forages widely, utilizing unique adaptations to exploit diverse food sources.
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests, second growth forest , coastal scrub, mangroves
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
Typical Neotropical Jays Species
Purplish-backed Jay 
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