Iranian Ground Jay (Podoces pleskei)
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Iranian Ground Jay

Podoces pleskei Zarudny, 1896

24 cmLength88 gWeight

The Iranian ground jay (Podoces pleskei) or Pleske's ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Iranian ground jay (Podoces pleskei) or Pleske's ground jay, is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Iran where it is known as zaghbur in Persian. The species is named after Russian zoologist Theodor Pleske.

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Questions

How big is the Iranian Ground Jay?

The Iranian Ground Jay is about 24 cm long and weighs around 88 g.

Where does the Iranian Ground Jay live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: central, eastern Iran.

Is the Iranian Ground Jay endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Iranian Ground Jay as Least Concern.

What does the Iranian Ground Jay eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Iranian Ground Jay in?

It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
24 cm
Weight
88 g
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
119 mm
Tail
82 mm
Bill
39 mm
Tarsus
43 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: central, eastern Iran

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Crows, Jays Corvidae
Genus
Podoces

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Iranian Ground Jay

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