Black-throated Jay
A species of Cyanolyca jays Scientific name : Cyanolyca pumilo Genus : Cyanolyca jays
Black-throated Jay, A species of Cyanolyca jays
Botanical name: Cyanolyca pumilo
Genus: Cyanolyca jays
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The black-throated jay (Cyanolyca pumilo) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Chiapas, Guatemala and Honduras. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Jay consumes a variety of foods, including large hairy caterpillars, fruits, and spiders. It employs specific foraging techniques adapted to its diet. Unique dietary preferences and methods set it apart, but details are concise and tailored for a general audience.
Habitat
The black-throated Jay is typically found in humid montane evergreen forests and pine-oak forests, where lush, verdant vegetation is abundant. This species thrives in regions characterized by a mix of tree species such as Quercus oocarpa, Matudaea trinervia, Hedyosmum mexicanum, and Dendropanax populifolius. Its preference for elevated forest habitats makes it a resident of highland areas with complex, biodiverse ecosystems.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Cyanolyca jays Species
Black-throated Jay