Black-headed Jay

Black-headed Jay

Garrulus lanceolatus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Corvidae

About

The black-headed jay or lanceolated jay is a species of passerine bird in the crow family Corvidae. It is found in open wooded country across the Himalayas and into eastern Afghanistan. A relatively large songbird, it has a largely grey body with a black head, an untidy crest, white streaks on the throat, and a pale bill. It is roughly the same size as its close relative the Eurasian jay, but a little more slender overall.

Fun Fact

A relatively large songbird, it has a largely grey body with a black head, an untidy crest, white streaks on the throat, and a pale bill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur in wooded country with large areas of open ground rather than dense forest, and at elevations ranging from 570-4000m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance