Pinyon Jay

A social blue-gray jay of the interior western United States, closely associated with pinyon-juniper woodlands and pine seed caching.

Overview

Common Name

Pinyon Jay

Scientific Name

Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

Interior western United States, Southwestern United States

Habitats

Pinyon-juniper woodlands, Pine woodlands, Sagebrush edges, Open western woodlands

Diet

Pinyon pine seeds, Other seeds, Insects, Fruit, Occasional small animals

Conservation Status

Conservation status should be checked with current bird conservation sources.

Verification

needs_bird_review

Fun Facts

Pinyon Jays are strongly tied to pinyon pine seed crops.
They live in social flocks and may cache many seeds.
Their seed caching can help disperse pinyon pines.
They have a relatively plain blue-gray appearance compared with many other jays.

Notes

This entry is intended as a starter profile.
Because western woodland habitats can change over time, verify current conservation information before publication as final.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

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Entry Type

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Slug

gymnorhinus-cyanocephalus

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