Azure-naped Jay

Cyanocorax heilprini

Not Evaluated · IUCN Red List

NENot EvaluatedInvertebratesForestCup nestMedium · 165 g

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The back is dark brown, as are the upper sides of the wings and tail. The rear crown and nape are bright lavender blue. The front and sides of the head are black, with the feathers of the forecrown and forehead curled up and forwards in a short bushy crest. From the chin to the centre of the breast the bird is dark violaceous-grey. The lower breast and belly are violaceous, fading to white on the lower belly and vent. The eyes are pale to yellowish-white and the bill, feet and legs are black.

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When to see the Azure-naped Jay

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Azure-naped Jay

Regular range

The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Azure-naped Jay

The azure-naped jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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