Purplish Jay

The Purplish Jay is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Purplish Jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Cyanocorax cyanomelas. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

* Purplish Jay, Cyanocorax cyanomelas: Found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. * Azure Jay, Cyanocorax caeruleus * Violaceous Jay, Cyanocorax violaceus * Curl-crested Jay, Cyanocorax cristatellus * Azure-naped Jay, Cyanocorax heilprini: It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. More

Perhaps unfairly the Purplish Jay is often considered the ugliest of the Paraguayan Jays. For the most part they appear drab and dull, even appearing wholly brownish-grey on an overcast day, but if the sun hits them just right the purple plumage explodes into view, like one of Elton John More

The Purplish Jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest. More

Purplish Jays are sociable and are often seen in foraging flocks alongside Plush-crested Jays. They are, however, quite a bit bolder than Plush-crested Jays and will readily investigate if you make squeaking noises. Please click your browser's back button to return to the page that brought you here. All images are copyright Ray Wilson raywilsonphotography@googlemail. More