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Turquoise jay (Cyanolyca turcosa) #SouthAmericanBirds | #TurquoiseJay | #Jays #Corvids #PerchingBirds : Photo by Keishpixl #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds

🌎 Turquoise jay (Cyanolyca turcosa)

The Turquoise jay is a vibrantly coloured bird with a turquoise head and back, contrasting with a black face mask and thin collar. Its legs, feet, and bill are also black. They are social birds, often seen in pairs or small groups, foraging for insects and fruit in the canopy of tropical rainforests. Their calls are loud and varied, including screeches, whistles, and mews.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Distribution: Found along the western Andes Mountains from southern Colombia to northern Peru.

Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds)
Family: Corvidae (Crow family/Corvids)
Genus: Cyanolyca
Species: C. turcosa (Turquoise jay)

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📷: Photo by Keishpixl via Pixabay

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