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Birdsong field guide

Azure Jay

Cyanocorax caeruleus

A large, striking corvid of the Atlantic Forest known for its deep blue plumage and critical role in dispersing Araucaria seeds.

What it sounds like

Loud, harsh, and varied vocalizations often described as 'kyah-kyah' or metallic 'gra-gra' notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Luciano Buck · UruguayCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the official state bird of Paraná, Brazil, where it is a cultural icon.
The species is the primary seed disperser for the endangered Araucaria pine tree, facilitating forest regeneration through caching.
Unlike many other members of the genus Cyanocorax, the Azure Jay lacks a prominent crest.
They are highly social birds that travel in complex family groups of up to 15 individuals.
The bird's blue coloration is structural rather than pigmented, caused by the scattering of light in its feathers.

Habitat

Subtropical Araucaria moist forests and Atlantic Forest borders.

Range

Southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Azure-naped JayCyanocorax heilprini Black-chested JayCyanocorax affinis Black-throated Magpie-JayCyanocorax colliei Brown JayCyanocorax morio Bushy-crested JayCyanocorax melanocyaneus Cayenne JayCyanocorax cayanus Curl-crested JayCyanocorax cristatellus Green JayCyanocorax yncas

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