Mongolian Ground Jay
A species of Ground jays Scientific name : Podoces hendersoni Genus : Ground jays
Mongolian Ground Jay, A species of Ground jays
Botanical name: Podoces hendersoni
Genus: Ground jays
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
Henderson's ground jay (Podoces hendersoni) or the Mongolian ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in arid areas of Central Asia (Mongolia, northern China and adjacent areas of Russia and Kazakhstan). The bird is light tan with iridescent blue on its primary feathers. It has a long, curved beak and a black stripe on its forehead. 
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
Mongolian Ground Jay is omnivorous, primarily eating insects, seeds, plant materials, and occasionally small lizards or dried meat. It uses its strong, curved bill to dig for beetles and forage on the ground and roadsides. Mongolian Ground Jay exhibits a unique walk and prefers running to escape danger, flying only when necessary.
Habitat
Mongolian Ground Jay typically inhabits broad, flat desert environments or semi-desert regions characterized by stony or gravel substrates. These areas are commonly interspersed with scattered shrubs, including species such as peashrub, almond, and the saxaul. Mongolian Ground Jay can also be found more locally within sandy desert ecosystems that host tamarisk thickets. The bird prefers terrains that are part of expansive geographic regions with such desert conditions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Ground jays Species
Mongolian Ground Jay 
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