The Brown Jay is a large, predominantly brown jay species found in Central and South America. It is characterized by its uniform brown plumage with a paler belly and a stout black bill. These highly social birds move in noisy flocks through open woodlands and forest edges.
Where to spot
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern Colombia. It inhabits open woodlands, forest edges, secondary growth, clearings, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for noisy flocks moving through trees or across open spaces. Its uniform brown plumage and large size are key identifiers. Listen for its loud, raucous, and often continuous calls, which are the easiest way to detect its presence.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during the day, often conspicuous due to their noisy group movements.
Where to spot
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern Colombia. It inhabits open woodlands, forest edges, secondary growth, clearings, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for noisy flocks moving through trees or across open spaces. Its uniform brown plumage and large size are key identifiers. Listen for its loud, raucous, and often continuous calls, which are the easiest way to detect its presence.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during the day, often conspicuous due to their noisy group movements.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Brown Jays are known for their impressive vocal repertoire, which includes a wide range of calls, chatters, and squawks, often delivered in a cacophony by the entire flock.
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