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Purplish-backed Jay

Purplish-backed Jay

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The Purplish-backed Jay is a large, distinctive New World jay endemic to western Mexico. It is characterized by its glossy purplish-blue upperparts and black underparts.
Where to spot
Restricted to thorn forests, dry deciduous forests, and riparian woodlands of western Mexico.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive purplish-blue back and black head and underparts. Listen for its loud, raucous calls. It can be found foraging in the canopy or on the ground.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen in small, noisy groups.
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File:Cyanocorax beecheii in flight.jpg
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File:Three Cyanocorax beecheii 01.jpg
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File:Cyanocorax beecheii close up 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanocorax beecheii in Alamos.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanocorax beecheii in flight.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanocorax beecheii in november 2016 pic1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanocorax beecheii on rabbit.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanocorax beecheii on rabbit cut.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Three Cyanocorax beecheii 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Three Cyanocorax beecheii 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This jay is known for its cooperative breeding behavior, where multiple adults assist the breeding pair in raising young.
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