White-naped Jay
A species of Typical Neotropical Jays Scientific name : Cyanocorax cyanopogon Genus : Typical Neotropical Jays
White-naped Jay, A species of Typical Neotropical Jays
Botanical name: Cyanocorax cyanopogon
Genus: Typical Neotropical Jays
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The white-naped jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Brazil - where it is known as the Gralha Cancã or the Cancão. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
White-naped Jay primarily consumes ants, spiders, and flying termites, alongside fruits, flowers, and seeds from various plants, accounting for 28% of its diet. It also adapts to environments by including food waste (13%) and frequents plantations for foraging, often on the ground.
Habitat
White-naped Jay primarily occupies arid to semi-arid environments, favoring dry scrublands and deciduous forests. The species thrives in regions characterized by thickets in dry ecosystems, such as those typified by caatinga and cerrado vegetation. It can also be found in secondary woodlands, riparian forests near water sources, and transitional areas at the edge of tropical forests, indicating a preference for habitats that offer both cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Typical Neotropical Jays Species
White-naped Jay