Azure-hooded jay
Cyanolyca cucullata
The azure-hooded jay (Cyanolyca cucullata) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
About the Azure-hooded jay
The azure-hooded jay (Cyanolyca cucullata) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Middle America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species is known to have four subspecies. It is 11 to 12 inches (28 to 30 cm) in length and is dark blue with a black head and upper chest. The back of the head and neck are sky blue with a white border. The jays travel in groups of two to ten individuals and may join mixed-species flocks. It is a secretive species and therefore difficult to observe in the wild. As an omnivore, this jay eats berries, seeds, and small, dead animals. Females lay three to four eggs, and the young fledge after twenty days. This species is listed as Least Concern, meaning it is not threatened with extinction.
Fun Facts About Azure-hooded jay
- It is 11 to 12 inches (28 to 30 cm) in length and is dark blue with a black head and upper chest.
- This species is listed as Least Concern, meaning it is not threatened with extinction.
- The jays travel in groups of two to ten individuals and may join mixed-species flocks.
- Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
- Females lay three to four eggs, and the young fledge after twenty days.
Conservation Status
The Azure-hooded 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 | Cyanolyca |
| Species | Cyanolyca cucullata |
Range & Habitat
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