Black-collared Jay
VU

Black-collared Jay

Cyanolyca armillata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-collared_jay

Overview

The black-collared jay is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

The Black-collared Jay faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement development continue to reduce and isolate suitable forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. Prefers dense, moss-covered forests with thick canopy cover and abundant epiphytes characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-collared Jay classified as Vulnerable?
Black-collared Jay is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Black-collared Jay faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement development continue to reduce and isolate suitable forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.
Where does Black-collared Jay live?
Black-collared Jay occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-collared Jay?
The main threats to Black-collared Jay are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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