Brown Jay

A large brown corvid of Mexico and Central America, historically or occasionally noted near the southern edge of the United States.

Overview

Common Name

Brown Jay

Scientific Name

Psilorhinus morio

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

Mexico, Central America, Northern South America

Habitats

Woodlands, Forest edges, Tropical and subtropical habitats, Plantations, Open wooded areas

Diet

Fruit, Insects, Small animals, Eggs, Seeds, Opportunistic foods

Conservation Status

Verify current regional status with authoritative bird references.

Verification

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Fun Facts

Brown Jays are large, noisy, social corvids.
They often move in groups.
Their range is mostly south of the United States.
They help represent the broader American diversity of jays beyond the United States and Canada.

Notes

This entry is included for broader American corvid coverage.
United States occurrence should be checked carefully with current regional records.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/bird/psilorhinus-morio

Entry Type

fauna entry

Slug

psilorhinus-morio

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