The Silver-throated Jay is a stunning, vividly colored jay species found in the montane cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It is characterized by its bright blue plumage, black face, and distinctive silvery-white throat. These social birds are often seen in small groups.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests and evergreen forests, typically at elevations above 1,500 meters (approx. 5,000 feet).
How to spot
Look for its brilliant blue plumage and distinctive silvery throat patch in the mid to upper canopy of cloud forests. Listen for its varied calls, which often include harsh notes and caws. Its presence is often announced by its noisy group movements.
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 highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. It inhabits humid montane cloud forests and evergreen forests, typically at elevations above 1,500 meters (approx. 5,000 feet).
How to spot
Look for its brilliant blue plumage and distinctive silvery throat patch in the mid to upper canopy of cloud forests. Listen for its varied calls, which often include harsh notes and caws. Its presence is often announced by its noisy group movements.
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
The Silver-throated Jay often forages alongside mixed-species flocks in its cloud forest habitat, a common behavior among many tropical bird species to enhance foraging efficiency and predator detection.
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