Transvolcanic Jay (Aphelocoma ultramarina)
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Transvolcanic Jay

Aphelocoma ultramarina (Bonaparte, 1825)

28–32 cmLength113 gWeight

The Transvolcanic jay (Aphelocoma ultramarina), is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays.

Busiest months: January and September · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and September · Most records: Mexico

Transvolcanic Jay has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Parque Las MaravillasMexico42 records
  2. ANP Bosque de TlalpanMexico15 records
  3. Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología UNAMMexico2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 Transvolcanic jay (Aphelocoma ultramarina), is a species of bird in the family Corvidae, the crows and jays. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Transvolcanic Jay?

The Transvolcanic Jay is about 28–32 cm long and weighs around 113 g.

Where does the Transvolcanic Jay live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: central Mexico from Colima east to Veracruz. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Transvolcanic Jay?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and September (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Transvolcanic Jay endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Transvolcanic Jay as Least Concern.

What does the Transvolcanic Jay eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Transvolcanic Jay in?

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

At a glance

Length
28–32 cm
Weight
113 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
166 mm
Tail
150 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
43 mm

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

Range

Middle America: central Mexico from Colima east to Veracruz

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Crows, Jays Corvidae
Genus
Aphelocoma

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Transvolcanic Jay

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