About the San Blas Jay
The San Blas jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Mexico where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests; it is a common species and has been rated as "least concern" by the IUCN.
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The adult San Blas jay is between 27 and 35 cm (11 and 14 in) long and weighs between 92 and 122 g (3 and 4 oz). The sexes are similar; the adult has back, rump, wings and tail blue and the remaining plumage black. There is a small crest on the front of the head, the bill is black, the irises are white and the legs are black. The juveniles are similar apart from a larger crest, a yellow bill and brown eyes.
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Where the San Blas Jay lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see the San Blas Jay
Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-naped JayCyanocorax cyanopogonThe white-naped jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
White-tailed JayCyanocorax mystacalisThe white-tailed jay is overall white and bluish, with a black head.
Purplish-backed JayCyanocorax beecheiiThe purplish-backed jay is a purple and black bird with a powerful bill and a long tail.
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