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ForestPlatform nestMedium · 204 g
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Brown jays vary in plumage geographically: there are two main groups. Northern birds are almost completely dark brown, with lighter brown on the underparts. Southern birds are white-bellied and have bright white tips to the outer tail feathers. The intergrade zone is in Veracruz, Mexico. Adults in both populations have black bills, legs, and feet. Immatures have yellow bare parts, including yellow eye-rings. The voice is a loud but low-pitched pee-ah call and is often modified to suit its situation or mood.
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When to see the Brown Jay
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Brown Jay
The map shades 9 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Brown Jay
The brown jay is a large jay native to Central America and southern Texas.
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Easily confused with
Green JayCyanocorax yncasThe Inca jay is 29.5–30.5 cm (11.6–12.0 in) in length.
White-throated Magpie-JayCyanocorax formosusThe white-throated magpie-jay is between 43 and 56 cm (17–22 in) in length and weighs 205 to 213 g (7.2–7.5 oz).
Black-chested JayCyanocorax affinisMeasuring 34 cm (13 in) long, this jay is easily recognized from its distinctive facial pattern and yellow eye.
Side by side: Brown Jay vs Green Jay · Brown Jay vs White-throated Magpie-Jay · Black-chested Jay vs Brown Jay
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