Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) is a species of jay, and is the only member of the genus Gymnorhinus. Native to Western North America, the species ranges from central Oregon to northern Baja California, and eastward as far as western Oklahoma, though wanderers are often sighted beyond this range. It is typically found within foothills, especially where pinyon pines (Pinus edulis and Pinus monophylla) occur.
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Range and habitat
Pinyon-juniper woodland of southern Oregon to southwestern USA and northern Baja California.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pinyon jay
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
