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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Green Jay

Cyanocorax yncas

The Green Jay is a vibrant, socially complex corvid known for its striking tropical plumage and intelligent behavior. It is the only jay in North America with predominantly green and yellow feathers.

What it sounds like

A diverse repertoire of harsh 'rasping' screeches, dry rattles, and clear, bell-like whistles; also a noted mimic.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Julio Delgado · ColombiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

They are one of the few bird species documented using tools, specifically using small sticks to probe for insects under tree bark.
The species exhibits a unique disjunct distribution, with one population in South Texas and another distinct population in the Andes of South America.
Unlike many other jays, they are highly social and often live in family groups where offspring from previous years help raise new chicks.
Their bright green plumage provides excellent camouflage within the sun-dappled canopy of dense tropical forests.
They are opportunistic omnivores, consuming everything from acorns and fruit to small lizards and the eggs of other birds.

Habitat

Dense woodlands, mesquite thickets, and humid evergreen forests.

Range

Southern Texas through Mexico and Central America, with a separate population in the northern Andes of South America.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Azure JayCyanocorax caeruleus 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

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