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Crested Jayshrike
Platylophus galericulatus (Cuvier, 1816)
78 gWeight
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay (Platylophus galericulatus), formerly known as the crested jay (despite not being a true jay), is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Busiest months: March and July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand
Where and when it's recorded
Crested Jayshrike has been recorded at 67 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia273 records
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia255 records
- Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia223 records
More places
- Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia134 records
- Paya MagaMalaysia114 records
- Deramakot Forest ReserveMalaysia96 records
- Borneo Highland ResortMalaysia93 records
- Hutan Simpan LenggorMalaysia81 records
- Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia72 records
- Kaeng Krachan NPThailand65 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The crested jayshrike or crested shrikejay (Platylophus galericulatus), formerly known as the crested jay (despite not being a true jay), is a species of bird found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is the only member of the genus Platylophus and the family Platylophidae.
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Questions
How big is the Crested Jayshrike?
The Crested Jayshrike weighs around 78 g.
Where does the Crested Jayshrike live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia and Thailand.
When is the best time to see the Crested Jayshrike?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Crested Jayshrike endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Crested Jayshrike as Near Threatened.
What does the Crested Jayshrike eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Crested Jayshrike in?
It belongs to the family Jayshrike (Platylophidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 78 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 136 mm
- Tail
- 114 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Jayshrike Platylophidae
- Genus
- Platylophus
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