Green jay

The Green Jay is a vibrant bird native to Central America, commonly observed from southern Texas to Honduras. These colorful birds are typically about 27 cm long and display a striking combination of blue and black heads, green wings, and bluish-green tails. Their diet is varied, including arthropods, small vertebrates, seeds, and fruits.

In terms of nesting, Green Jays prefer thorny bushes. Females usually lay a clutch of three to five eggs and manage the incubation duties. Interestingly, some experts believe the Green Jay might actually be the same species as the Inca Jay, which is found in the northern Andes of South America.

Green Jays are not just visually striking with their yellowish-white feathers and vibrant body colors; they are also known for their wide range of vocalizations. These birds are quite the chatterboxes, using different calls and sounds to communicate.

Their adaptability and widespread presence make the Green Jay a species of "least concern" according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their population is stable and might even be increasing, thanks to changes in their habitat that seem to favor them. So far, no major threats have been identified that could jeopardize their numbers.