White-collared Jay
Cyanolyca viridicyanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCorvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
- GenusCyanolyca (Highland Jays)
- SpeciesCyanolyca viridicyanus (White-collared Jay)
About the White-collared Jay
The white-collared jay (Cyanolyca viridicyanus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. The white-collared jay was originally described in 1838 as Garrulus viridi-cyanus.
The white-collared jay has these three subspecies: C. v. jolyaea (Bonaparte, 1852) C. v. cyanolaema Hellmayr, 1917 C. v. viridicyanus (D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838) What are now the black-collared jay (C. armillata) and the turquoise jay (C. turcosa) were for a time treated as subspecies of the white-collared jay but they were separated beginning in the 1950s. Subspecies C. v. jolyaea was originally described as a species. Due to plumage and genetic differences from the other two subspecies it "may well [again] merit species rank".
The white-collared jay is 30 to 34 cm (12 to 13 in) long and weighs 82 to 127 g (2.9 to 4.5 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies C. v. viridicyanus have a black forehead, lores, and sides of the head. Their forecrown is white that extends as a thin border around the black and below the throat. Their throat and middle of the upper breast are indigo... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-collared Jay in Madidi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-collared Jay in Madidi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-collared Jay sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-collared Jay in Madidi National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for White-collared Jay in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.