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Yucatan Jay

Cyanocorax yucatanicus

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Description:

Immature Yucatan Jays have a yellow bill that turns black in adults.

Notes:

Nearly 100 of these jays were flying around in the trees outside my room at a large touristy resort. This picture was taken from inside my room, with the sliding doors open.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
Tom15
There are a few small white marks around the eyes. The young immature jays have an almost all white head and when it becomes fully mature the head and bill turn totally black.
mcaul6515
Is it just me or are there white things around it's eye? Great photo!

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Birds of the World
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The Color Blue
Mission
Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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