Azure Jay
Cyanocorax caeruleus
The azure jay is a Near Threatened species of passeriform bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and possibly Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Corvidae
Genus
Cyanocorax
Azure Jay belongs to the family Corvidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The azure jay is a Near Threatened species of passeriform bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and possibly Paraguay and Uruguay.
The Azure Jay faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions of South America. Its specialized habitat requirements and relatively small population size make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing environmental changes and human encroachment.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Atlantic Forest remnants, gallery forests, and woodland edges in the Cerrado savanna, typically at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. The species prefers dense canopy cover with mixed native tree species and requires large territories with continuous forest connectivity.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation
Urban development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Azure Jay (Cyanocorax caeruleus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/azure-jay