© Richard Garrigues
© David Disher
© Ze Edu Camargo
© Ian Thompson

Plush-crested Jay Cyanocorax chrysops

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Identification

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Large and striking dark blue jay found in various forest and woodlands types where it is often encountered in noisy groups of up to a dozen or so. Note the odd, rounded black crest, black head and breast that contrasts with yellow eyes and a bright blue eyebrow and nape. The lower belly and the lower half of the tail are white while the upperparts are dark blue.

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