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Common Name

Plush Crested Jay

Alternate Names

Common Type

Jay

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Corvidae

Genus

Cyanocorax

Species

chrysops

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Bolivia, Captive Photographed, Utah Av

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Variety of habitats from mountains to lowlands.

Distribution and Range

Central southern South America

Food

Primarily fruit but some invertebrates especially when feeding young.

Captive Photographed

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Field Notes:

Steller's jays breed in monogamous pairs. The clutch is usually incubated entirely by the female for about 16 days. The male feeds the female during this time. Though they are known to be loud both day and night, during nesting they are quiet in order to not attract attention

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