Azure Jay
A species of Typical Neotropical Jays Scientific name : Cyanocorax caeruleus Genus : Typical Neotropical Jays
Azure Jay, A species of Typical Neotropical Jays
Botanical name: Cyanocorax caeruleus
Genus: Typical Neotropical Jays
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Description
The azure jay has a total length of approximately 40 cm (16 in) and it weighs about 270 g (9.5 oz), and is the largest South American corvid. Its plumage is intensely blue with a contrasting black head and upper chest. Males and females are similar, although the females typically are smaller. Its breeding season is from October to January. This bird is a social breeder. It lays 2–4 eggs and its nest is made of sticks. It is placed 10–20 m (33–66 ft) above the ground in an Araucaria tree. 
Size
38 cm
Life Expectancy
36 years
Feeding Habits
Azure Jay is omnivorous, primarily feasting on Araucaria angustifolia's seeds and fruits, diverse insects, and occasionally scavenging meat from carcasses.
Habitat
Evergreen forests, especially forests of Araucaria
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Typical Neotropical Jays Species
Azure Jay 
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