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Brown Jay

Psilorhinus (Cyanocorax) morio

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Description:

Brown Jays from Southern areas are white-bellied and have bright white tips to the outer tailfeathers. Adults have black bills, legs, and feet. Immatures have yellow bare parts, including yellow eye-rings.

The voice is a loud but low pitched pee-ah call and is often modified to suit its situation or mood.

Habitat:

Conifer woodlands, Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Reference Links:

Brown Jay, Especies de Costa Rica - Psilorhinus morio

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