Xinjiang Ground Jay
A species of Ground jays Scientific name : Podoces biddulphi Genus : Ground jays
Xinjiang Ground Jay, A species of Ground jays
Botanical name: Podoces biddulphi
Genus: Ground jays
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Description
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Description
Biddulph's ground jay (Podoces biddulphi) or the Xinjiang ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to China. It is not larger than an adult human's hand and has a brownish white coat of feathers. Since 2004, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the jay's conservation status as "Near Threatened" due to habitat fragmentation and degradation. 
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
Xinjiang Ground Jay has an omnivorous diet, consuming seeds, grains, and plant materials. Leveraging a strong, curved bill, xinjiang Ground Jay forages for insects, particularly beetles, by digging in the sand. Notably, xinjiang Ground Jay caches food and searches for spills and roadkill near roadsides. Feeding behaviors include vigilant perching and ground foraging, often in small groups.
Habitat
The xinjiang Ground Jay inhabits well-vegetated sandy deserts, preferring areas with soft sand that form dunes of various sizes. It is found in regions with hollows between dunes and dry riverbeds, where occasional groundwater supports the growth of vegetation like desert poplars, tamarisk, and reeds, alongside other shrubs. The xinjiang Ground Jay is also known to frequent areas near human settlements, including camps, refuse dumps, and roadsides.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Ground jays Species
Xinjiang Ground Jay 
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