Tufted Jay
A species of Typical Neotropical Jays Scientific name : Cyanocorax dickeyi Genus : Typical Neotropical Jays
Tufted Jay, A species of Typical Neotropical Jays
Botanical name: Cyanocorax dickeyi
Genus: Typical Neotropical Jays
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Description General Info
Description
The tufted jay (Cyanocorax dickeyi) is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae. It is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Sinaloa and Durango in Mexico. It is resident in relatively moist, epiphyte-laden subtropical montane forests, especially those with a large component of oaks.
Size
37 cm
Feeding Habits
Tufted Jay consumes a varied diet that includes invertebrates, fruit, berries, and acorns. The bird employs foraging behavior to locate these foods, demonstrating dietary flexibility and adaptation to its environment.
Habitat
Tufted Jay primarily inhabits wooded hillsides characterized by a mix of oak, pine-oak, and semideciduous forests across broad mountainous regions. These areas are preferred for their dense canopies and the availability of critical food resources like acorn crops during the autumn season, playing a vital role in the bird's ecological adaptation and survival.
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
Tufted Jay