green jay
bird
Also known as: Cyanocorax yncas, Xanthoura yncas
Quick Summary
The green jay (Cyanocorax yucas) is a bird species found from South America to the Rio Grande. It is brilliantly marked with green, blue, black, white, and yellow.1
Jays, in general, belong to the family Corvidae and are known for their bold, raucous nature and woodland habitats. They are nearly omnivorous, with some species known to steal eggs and many storing seeds and nuts for winter. Jays build twiggy, cuplike nests in trees and tend to be gregarious after breeding.2
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