Brown Jay
A species of Brown Jay Scientific name : Psilorhinus morio Genus : Brown Jay
Brown Jay, A species of Brown Jay
Botanical name: Psilorhinus morio
Genus: Brown Jay
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Description
Brown jays vary in plumage geographically: there are two main groups. Northern birds are almost completely dark brown, with lighter brown on the underparts. Southern birds are white-bellied and have bright white tips to the outer tail feathers. The intergrade zone is in Veracruz, Mexico. Adults in both populations have black bills, legs, and feet. Immatures have yellow bare parts, including yellow eye-rings. The voice is a loud but low-pitched pee-ah call and is often modified to suit its situation or mood. 
Size
38-43 cm (15-17 in)
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Brown Jay consumes a varied omnivorous diet, including insects, fruits, and seeds, foraged in groups typically at dawn or dusk. Brown Jay exhibits a preference for certain native fruits, illustrating a unique dietary adaptation.
Habitat
The brown Jay primarily inhabits diverse forested ecosystems, favoring humid lowland areas with thick vegetation due to secondary growth like plantation edges. These regions are inclusive of riparian woodlands with abundant willow and cecropia trees. Brown Jay exhibits adaptability, residing in both montane forests and agricultural lands such as banana and coffee plantations. Its geographical presence spans wet montane and tropical deciduous forests, avoiding dense primary forests. In coastal zones, brown Jay adapts to mangroves and various stages of forest succession.
Nest Behavior
In brown Jay's complex social system, a flock shares one nest which may contain eggs from one or more females. All adults contribute to building the nest and feeding the young. Timing and egg-laying specifics are less documented in Texas.
Nest Characteristics
Brown Jay's nest is a bulky cup made of sticks and twigs, lined with softer materials like bark fibers and weeds. Typically located in a tree or shrub, 15-30 feet off the ground, and placed at a fork in a horizontal limb.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Sounds
Call
Recording location: Mexico
Call
Recording location: Panama
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Brown Jay Species
Brown Jay 
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