Bushy-crested jay
Cyanocorax melanocyaneus
The bushy-crested jay (Cyanocorax melanocyaneus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
About the Bushy-crested jay
The bushy-crested jay (Cyanocorax melanocyaneus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Central America, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. There are two subspecies, C. m. melanocyaneus which is found in Guatemala and southern El Salvador, and C. m. chavezi from Honduras and northeastern Nicaragua.
Fun Facts About Bushy-crested jay
- It is found in Central America, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Conservation Status
The Bushy-crested 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 melanocyaneus |
Range & Habitat
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