Purplish-backed jay
Cyanocorax beecheii
The purplish-backed jay (Cyanocorax beecheii) is a bird of the crow family Corvidae, with purple feathers on its back, wings, and tail and black feathers elsewhere.
About the Purplish-backed jay
The purplish-backed jay (Cyanocorax beecheii) is a bird of the crow family Corvidae, with purple feathers on its back, wings, and tail and black feathers elsewhere. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico, where its habitat is mainly dry deciduous forest. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being a "species of least concern".
Fun Facts About Purplish-backed jay
- The purplish-backed jay (Cyanocorax beecheii) is a bird of the crow family Corvidae, with purple feathers on its back, wings, and tail and black feathers elsewhere.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being a "species of least concern".
- It is endemic to northwestern Mexico, where its habitat is mainly dry deciduous forest.
Conservation Status
The Purplish-backed 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 beecheii |
Range & Habitat
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