Lanceolated Jay
Taxobox
name = Lanceolated Jay
status = LC
status_system = iucn3.1
Animalia
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regnum =
phylum = Chordata
classis = Aves
ordo = Passeriformes
familia = Corvidae
genus = "Garrulus"
species = "G. lanceolatus"
binomial = "Garrulus lanceolatus"
binomial_authority = Vigors, 1831The Lanceolated Jay or Black-headed Jay ("Garrulus lanceolatus") is roughly the same size as its close relative the Eurasian Jay, but a little more slender overall except for the bill which is slightly shorter and thicker. The top of the head is black and it has a more obvious crest too and a longer tail.
It occurs in eastern Afghanistan and the Himalayas across to Nepal in wooded country with large areas of open ground rather than dense forest. It also occurs in some cultivated areas and even near villages as long as there are enough trees and scrubland nearby.
It feeds both on the ground and in trees, and takes virtually the same wide range of plant and animal foods as its close relative, including eggs and nestlings, as well as scraps near human habitation.
It nests in trees and suitable bushes and in this resembles the Eurasian jay in every respect. There are usually 3-5 eggs incubated over 16 days. Both parents feed the young.
The voice is very similar to its close relative too and is most often a loud screech but with longer pauses between.
Image link
* [http://www.kolkatabirds.com/saldino/sjay.jpgLanceolated Jay]
References
* Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
External links
* [http://www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp?pg=summary&lang=PT&id=7C9FB15976C3EE6A&ts=1171546881624 Avibase]
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