Turquoise Jay
Cyanolyca turcosa
The Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found in 3 countries, weighing about 104 g. The turquoise jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
About the Turquoise Jay
The turquoise jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.
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How to identify it
There exists no sexual dimorphism within the species. Adult turquoise jays are mainly a vibrant, blue-green color that can change depending on the lighting. The underside of the wings and tail are black. The turquoise jay has a thick, black face mask that extends to the auriculars and connects to a thin, black collar the wraps around the throat but does not extend around the nape of the neck. The forecrown of the turquoise jay is very light and almost white in color. The iris of the bird is brown while the legs, feet, and bill are all black.
What the Turquoise Jay sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Colombia.
When to see it
The Turquoise Jay can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Turquoise Jay?
- There exists no sexual dimorphism within the species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Turquoise Jay?
- The Turquoise Jay is a medium sized bird weighing about 104 g.
- Where can you see a Turquoise Jay?
- The Turquoise Jay occurs in 3 countries, including Ecuador and Peru.
- What does a Turquoise Jay sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Turquoise Jay on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Turquoise Jay?
- The Turquoise Jay is most easily confused with the Black-collared Jay, the Azure-hooded Jay and the White-collared Jay.
- Is the Turquoise Jay endangered?
- The Turquoise Jay is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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