Purplish Jay
A species of Typical Neotropical Jays Scientific name : Cyanocorax cyanomelas Genus : Typical Neotropical Jays
Purplish Jay, A species of Typical Neotropical Jays
Botanical name: Cyanocorax cyanomelas
Genus: Typical Neotropical Jays
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Description General Info
Description
The purplish jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and southeastern Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
37 cm
Habitat
The purplish Jay thrives in a range of environments including deciduous forests, subtropical woodlands, and various groves coupled with nearby scrubland. This bird adapts well to heavily degraded former forests and can also be found in several man-made landscapes.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Typical Neotropical Jays Species
Purplish Jay