Green Jay - Cyanocorax yncas

Length 9.8-11.4 in (25.0-29.0 cm)
Weight 2.3-3.9 oz (66-110 g)
Clutch Size 3-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, SA
     

The Green Jay has thirteen recognized subspecies divided into two groups. The first group is found in Central America (luxuosus group), the second in the Andes of South America (nominate group). Birds below are from the nominate group.

Diet includes insects and other invertebrates, cereal grains, fruit, seeds, acorns, household scraps, bird eggs and nestling, etc.

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