Beautiful Jay
Beautiful Jay
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The Beautiful Jay is an aptly named and strikingly colored jay species endemic to the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is characterized by its brilliant blue and black plumage, with a distinct pale throat. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the western slopes of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges, typically at elevations between 1,400-2,400 meters (approx. 4,600-7,900 feet).
How to spot
Look for this brilliant blue and black jay in the mid to upper canopy of montane forests. Its distinct pale throat is a key identifier. Listen for its harsh, often repeated calls, which often betray its presence as it moves through the foliage.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Where to spot
Endemic to the western slopes of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges, typically at elevations between 1,400-2,400 meters (approx. 4,600-7,900 feet).
How to spot
Look for this brilliant blue and black jay in the mid to upper canopy of montane forests. Its distinct pale throat is a key identifier. Listen for its harsh, often repeated calls, which often betray its presence as it moves through the foliage.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Beautiful Jay's exquisite plumage is thought to play a role in species recognition and social signaling within its complex social groups in the dense cloud forest environment.
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