Dwarf Jay
Cyanolyca nanus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The dwarf jay (Cyanolyca nanus) is the smallest bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico, and is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Oak-pine forest of southwestern Mexico (Veracruz, Puebla, and Oaxaca).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dwarf 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.
