Tufted Jay

It is resident in relatively moist, epiphyte-laden subtropical montane forests, especially those with a large component of oaks.

The Tufted Jay is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Tufted Jay (Cyanocorax dickeyi) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family. It is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Sinaloa and Durango in Mexico. It is resident in relatively moist, epiphyte-laden subtropical montane forests, especially those with a large component of oaks. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Cyanocorax dickeyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

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Since Tufted Jays (Cyanocorax dickeyi) travel in flocks, seeing one usually means more of the noisy, energetic birds are nearby. We scan the trees and begin calling out sightings. The flamboyant birds careen through the treetops like beach balls on a windy day. To our good fortune, about a dozen forage in the oaks and pines close to the road. Soon we’re watching a pair full-frame in our spotting scope. The birds are feeding in a bromeliad, an air plant, growing on a massive oak. More

The tufted jay is a strikingly beautiful relative of crows, named for the unmistakable stiff, fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head. The crest is black, blending into dark blue toward the base of the feathers. Gleaming white patches above and ... More

The tufted jay is a strikingly beautiful relative of crows, named for the unmistakable stiff, fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head. The crest is black, blending into dark blue toward the base of the feathers. Gleaming white patches above and below the eye and at the back of the neck, along with the white underparts, appear in stark contrast to the dark blue of the rest of the plumage. More

The Tufted Jay (Cyanocorax dickeyi) is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Sinaloa and Durango in Mexico, where it is found in relatively moist, epiphyte-laden subtropical montane forests, particularly those with a large component of oaks. More

Because the Tufted Jay’s range is so small, it is vulnerable to logging and agriculture and is listed as Near Threatened. Power of Partnerships optics for the tropics logo = Over 12,000 acres of Tufted Jay habitat lies just 75 miles from Mazatlán, Mexico in El Palmito Ejido. Ejidos are Mexico’s system of collectively-owned lands that are shared by the people in a community. Timber sales have been a main source of income for El Palmito residents. More

Tufted Jay (Cyanocorax dickeyi), a rare bird not protected anywhere in its tiny range. drawing of tufted jay by John Fitzpatrick Drawing of Tufted Jay by John W. Fitzpatrick/CLO We made this trip to foster our growing bond with public and private Mexican conservation organizations, especially CONABIO, the agency charged with acquiring and distributing data about Mexico?s rich biodiversity. Sleeping in the tent alongside us was that agency?s chief ornithologist, Humberto Berlanga, and its director, Dr. Jorge Soberón. More

tours to the Tufted Jay Preserve and some of the best birdwatching in Mexico. Recognized as an important area for bird endemism and richness* the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak forests are characterized by a unique and rich variety of flora and fauna created by the “convergence of tropical and temperate influences”. Located 2 hours from Mazatlan at 2,100m (6,800ft) the Tufted Jay Preserve is located in this privileged area and is the best known location for viewing the spectacular and highly endemic Tufted Jay. More

This natural preserve for Mexico's endemic Tufted Jay, is partially credited to your expert birding guide on this exciting birdwatching tour. Highlights of this tour include the famed Tufted Jay, as well as the Bumblebee Hummingbird, Rufous-Capped Burshfinch, Crescent-Chested Warbler, and Scott's Oriole, to be found on a ridge overlooking the breathtakingly beautiful Barranca Rancho Liebre. More

Tufted Jay Preserve scenic viewThis journey to Mazatlan, a popular resort town on the west coast of Mexico, in combination with neighboring Sierra Madres and the newly established Tufted Jay Preserve, offers us a great quick getaway to an exotic birding location. Long prized by birders and ecologists, a unique forest area near the village of El Palmito, at the Barranca Rancho Liebre is now protected. More

The first full day at the Tufted Jay Preserve is always special because we don’t get in the vehicle for the entire day. At 7 am, our very first bird of the day was a Thick-billed Parrot that flew low and slow, directly over our cabins, squawking and calling. We were to have 2 more fly-bys of this species this morning. More

Photographing a Tufted Jay is not so easy - they remain high and distant, soon moving on. Today I just enjoy the canyon and other bird life. Anyone who knows the isolated mountain "sky islands" of southeastern Arizona would feel at home here. Slate-throated Redstart (41410 bytes)The wide trail leads through an open forest of oak and pine, with familiar birds such as Bridled Titmouse, Brown Creeper, but most of all warblers - Yellow, Grace's, Hermit, and Red-faced. More

Tufted Jay Preserve, in the Barranca Rancho Liebre on the Mazatlan Durango Highway. Well preserved pine-oak forest with common bird inhabitants including the Tufted Jay, Red Warbler, Red-faced Warbler, Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Northern Goshawk, and many migratory warblers. Want to participate? We are looking for enthusiastic birdwatchers who would like to join us for our next Christmas bird count. More

The Tufted Jay Preserve is a Conservation Easement established in a contract between the Ejido El Palmito logging cooperative which owns the 5000 hectares of pine / oak forests described 40 years ago by Peter Alden in his book, "Finding the Birds in Western Mexico", and Pronatura Noroeste, the regional chapter of Mexico's oldest and most prestigious conservation organizations. More

2,100m (6,800ft) the Tufted Jay Preserve is located in this privileged more... area and is the best known location for viewing the spectacular and highly endemic Tufted Jay. A wealth of other endemic species like the Military Macaw, White-naped Swift, Mountain Trogon, White-stripped Woodcreeper, Pine Flycatcher, Brown - backed Solitaire, Aztec Thrush, Green-striped Brushfinch, also inhabit these beautiful canyons. We will walk along roads lined with bright wildflowers visited by White-eared, Broad-tailed and Berylline Hummingbirds. More

, Mexico, Tufted Jay Preserve March 2008 © Colin Bushell - Toucan Birding Tours NEW Toucan Birding Tours Website. Tufted Jay. - Tufted Jay, Mexico, Sinaloa March 2009 © Pete Morris/Birdquest The nearest I could come to an April fool, but this one is real! Birdquest tours Tufted Jay - Tufted Jay, Mexico, Tufted Jay Preserve. March 2008. More

All these noises are Tufted Jay-a mix of loud and soft calls. The loud calls on this cut are among the most common and distinctive for the species, and are a good way to detect its presence at a distance. More