Green jay
Cyanocorax yncas
The green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) is a species of New World jay, found in southern Texas, Mexico, and northern Central America.
About the Green jay
The green jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) is a species of New World jay, found in southern Texas, Mexico, and northern Central America. Adults are about 27 cm (11 in) long and are variable in color across their range; they usually have blue and black heads, green wings and mantle, bluish-green tails, black bills, yellow or brown eye rings, and dark legs. The basic diet consists of arthropods, vertebrates, seeds, and fruit. The nest is usually built in a thorny bush; the female incubates the clutch of three to five eggs. This is a common species of jay with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Facts About Green jay
- Adults are about 27 cm (11 in) long and are variable in color across their range; they usually have blue and black heads, green wings and mantle, bluish-green tails, black bills, yellow or brown eye rings, and dark legs.
- The nest is usually built in a thorny bush; the female incubates the clutch of three to five eggs.
- This is a common species of jay with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
- The basic diet consists of arthropods, vertebrates, seeds, and fruit.
Conservation Status
The Green jay is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Genus | Cyanocorax |
| Species | Cyanocorax yncas |
Range & Habitat
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