Mexican Jay

A social jay of oak and pine-oak woodlands in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Overview

Common Name

Mexican Jay

Scientific Name

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Habitats

Oak woodlands, Pine-oak forests, Mountain canyons, Wooded slopes

Diet

Acorns, Seeds, Insects, Fruit, Eggs, Small animals

Conservation Status

Verify current regional conservation status with authoritative references.

Verification

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Fun Facts

Mexican Jays are social and often move in groups.
They are closely associated with oak and pine-oak habitats.
They cache food and rely heavily on nuts and seeds.
Their range reaches parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.

Notes

This is a starter informational profile.
Regional subspecies and taxonomy should be checked with current ornithological sources.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/bird/aphelocoma-wollweberi

Entry Type

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Slug

aphelocoma-wollweberi

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