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White-naped Jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon)

White-naped Jay

Cyanocorax cyanopogon

Least Concern

Overview

The Cyanocorax cyanopogon is a corvid bird species that is endemic to Brazil, where it is popularly known as the Gralha Cancã or the Cancão. It currently holds a conservation status of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forests as well as subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is found exclusively within the range of Brazil.

Did you know?

These birds are capable of interbreeding with plush-crested jays, and hybrids between the two species have been observed.

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